Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Evening in Monmouth Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
Monmouth Beach to Edison is 37 miles and takes about 50m via NJ 18 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It’s primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Consider this route if you need a quick connection between these two points without much fuss or a desire for extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 26.2 mi | 29m |
| Joline Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 26.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Turn straight onto NJ 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
3
Turn right onto NJ 36
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Joline Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
6
Merge onto NJ 18
26 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
9
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
12
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
14
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 35.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
4
35.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 75% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.2 miles on NJ 18, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to Joline Avenue and then US 1, potentially introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach Edison. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel for the majority of the trip, with a brief shift in road type near the destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Joline Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.4 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New Burnswick along the way.
New Burnswick
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on NJ 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.4 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edison, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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