Origin
Woodbury Heights, NJ
Morning in Woodbury Heights on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury Heights, 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 32m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury Heights, NJ
Ollie Craig
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 70-mile drive from Woodbury Heights, NJ to Edison, NJ is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 32 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, as there's no need to break it up. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on high-speed roads, and the estimated fuel cost is around $12. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within New Jersey for the entire trip. Expect a generally efficient and direct experience on this route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 48.3 mi | 55m |
| I 295 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodbury-Glassboro Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Barber Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury Heights, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on 4th Street
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Elm Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 553
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Woodbury-Glassboro Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 650
275 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Evergreen Avenue
5
Continue on CR 650
443 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Evergreen Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 649
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barber Avenue
7
Turn right onto NJ 45; CR 551
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
Edith Avenue
9
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broadway
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
13
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
23
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
26
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
29
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
30
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
31
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
32
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just under 1.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving outside of peak rush hours will make the journey even smoother. With no designated stops, you can decide on the fly if you need to pull over for fuel or a break, though the longest stretch is under 50 miles, so most vehicles should have adequate range. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Edison area, as the New Jersey Turnpike can experience congestion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Woodbury Heights, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodbury Heights, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Woodbury Heights, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 48.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Woodbury Heights, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.61 one way
$23.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.76
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.3 mi)
$6.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 70
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
$10
near mile 70
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 70
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Get ready for a highway-focused experience, with 89% of this 70-mile trip taking place on high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike dominates much of the drive, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.3 miles. You'll also utilize I-295 and US-1, so expect a consistent pace for most of the journey. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's designed for efficient travel from point A to point B, with the majority of your time spent on major arteries.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 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 15.6 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 70 miles you will encounter 26 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Woodbury Heights, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
16.2 mi in
|
~24m
Njtp North: New York
16.7 mi in
|
~25m
Rutgers University
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 24m
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 32m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.76 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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