Thomas Edison Rest Area Southbound – I-95
I-95 southbound travelers near Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey, can pull in at Thomas Edison Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 40 spaces. The next southbound stop is Molly Pitcher Rest Area – Southbound, 21 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-95 Southbound
Molly Pitcher Rest Area – Southbound21 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Jersey · Mile marker 71.7Previous southbound stop: Alexander Hamilton Rest Area – Southbound · 19 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Thomas Edison Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-95 near Woodbridge in New Jersey. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-95, near Woodbridge in Middlesex County. The recorded position is around mile marker 92.9. Southbound, you reach it after exit 12; the next exit after the rest area is exit 11. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Grover Cleveland Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
If you would rather drive on, Molly Pitcher Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 21 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 40 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
New Jersey has no statewide rest area time limit. NJDOT sets limits per rest area by traffic regulation, for example a 2-hour limit at the Jugtown Mountain rest area on Route 173. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NJDOT rest area traffic regulations (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.560003, -74.264556. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-95 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 95 near Woodbridge. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 40 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
New Jersey has no statewide rest area time limit. NJDOT sets limits per rest area by traffic regulation, for example a 2-hour limit at the Jugtown Mountain rest area on Route 173. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-95?
Molly Pitcher Rest Area – Southbound, about 21 miles further along I-95 by the official mile markers.