Origin
Ridgewood, NJ
Morning in Ridgewood on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, 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
1h 4m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.1-mile drive from Ridgewood, NJ to Edison, NJ is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. With a budget of around $7 for fuel, this route is an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. The journey primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway and US 1, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 23.8 mi | 33m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| NJ 19 | 2 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 23.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Broad Street
3
Turn left onto CR 80
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Garber Square
4
Continue on CR 80
412 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wilsey Square
5
Continue on CR 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Godwin Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 69
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
7
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
518 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto River Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 509
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
409 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
15
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
22
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
24
Take the exit
208 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
26
Turn right onto CR 529
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
27
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
28
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Ridgewood, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 509 / West Broadway
Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
34.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
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 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
34.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.51
Garden State Parkway
(25.1 mi)
$1.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Edison on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NY
21 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
10 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 4m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 41.1-mile route, with 78% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant stretch, up to 23.8 miles uninterrupted, on the Garden State Parkway. The transition to US 1 and then Lincoln Avenue will gradually shift the character from high-speed travel to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of the parkway and the more varied environment of urban and suburban thoroughfares.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near Memorial Drive.
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 41.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.9 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): 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.
Between Ridgewood, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Trenton.
Gsp South
8.6 mi in
|
~15m
Trenton
34.2 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.51 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 5.9 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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