Origin
Moorestown, NJ
Late night in Moorestown on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moorestown, NJ to Edison, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorestown, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
Moorestown, NJ to Edison, NJ is 54.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and I 295, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward option for a quick journey. Expect a driving profile that's heavily focused on highway travel, so it's best suited for those who want to get from point A to point B efficiently. With no planned stops and a short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip where you're looking to minimize travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| I 295 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 38 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Holly Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Mount Laurel Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorestown, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
190 ft
·
19 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Street
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Plum Street
4
Turn left onto CR 603
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chester Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mount Laurel Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 38
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 38
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 47A
Toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto CR 541
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mount Holly Road
12
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJTP Toll
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
15
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
20
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
23
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
26
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
27
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Moorestown, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47A
Toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
8
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.44
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$5.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Edison on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Mansfield, NJ
27 mi in
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
16 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
1h 11m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch for 38.8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The route is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. As you progress, the landscape will largely remain consistent with the expectations of a busy interstate corridor.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Moorestown, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 541 South: Mount Holly, Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
Cr 541 South: Mount Holly
9.2 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp Toll
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
Njtp North: New York
10.9 mi in
|
~15m
Rutgers University
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Full guide →Edison is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after Thomas Alva Edison who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph and the lightbulb, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.44 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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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