About this Location

Facility Overview

The Exxon, Grab & Go, and Car Wash facility at Aviation Plaza (801 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ) offers a well-equipped, open-air roadside service hub and surface lot on the busy US Route 1 & 9 corridor. Positioned on the perimeter of the expansive Aviation Plaza retail development and directly opposite Linden Airport (LDJ), this facility combines commercial fuel pumps, a multi-bay vacuum and automated car wash zone, short-term customer parking bays, and direct access to adjacent big-box retail lots. Because this is an open-air surface property with no overhead deck structures across the general parking bays, it effortlessly accommodates standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, work trucks, high-roof cargo vans, and fleet vehicles. The only height-restricted zones are the overhead canopy above the fuel dispenser island and the automated car wash tunnel entrance, both of which are clearly signposted with standard commercial vertical clearances.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Linden’s primary retail corridor, this property serves as a vital pit stop and staging area for local shoppers, airport visitors, and regional commuters traversing Union County. Key destinations within direct walking distance or a brief drive include:

Aviation Plaza Retail Hub: Direct walking access (1 to 3 minutes) to major national retailers including Target, The Home Depot, Marshalls, ShopRite of Linden, and Old Navy.
AMC Aviation 12: A major modern multiplex movie theater situated within the Aviation Plaza complex, just a 2-minute stroll across the shopping center drive aisles.
Linden Airport (LDJ): Directly across US-1 & 9 (approx. 0.3 miles), offering general aviation facilities, private charter operations, and helicopter services.
Local Dining & Fast Casual: Immediate access to on-site dining options including Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Panda Express, Wendy\'s, and Starbucks within the adjacent plaza pads.
Warinanco Park: A sprawling county park featuring sports fields, running trails, and an ice skating rink located just 3.5 miles north.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward from the southbound lanes of US Route 1 & 9 (West Edgar Road), with multiple curb cuts linking directly into the service station apron and the ring road of Aviation Plaza. Drivers traveling northbound on Route 1 & 9 can utilize designated jug-handles or signalized turnarounds near Park Avenue or Stiles Street to access the property safely. The location offers swift regional connectivity, lying within minutes of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95 Exits 12 and 13), Interstate 278 (Goethals Bridge toward Staten Island), and Route 27. For public transit users, NJ Transit bus routes run along US-1/9 and Edgar Road, while the Linden Rail Station (servicing NJ Transit\'s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains with fast access to Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station) is approximately 1.5 miles north, easily reachable via a 5-minute rideshare.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking bays designated for patron visits, grab-and-go shoppers, and car wash staging.
Full-service fuel island featuring Exxon Synergy unleaded and diesel options.
Fully automated drive-through car wash lane alongside self-serve high-suction vacuum stations.
On-site Grab & Go convenience store offering hot and cold beverages, snacks, automotive fluids, lottery, and an ATM.
High-intensity overhead illumination across all fuel bays, drive lanes, and parking stalls.
Direct interconnectivity with the broad parking fields of Aviation Plaza.
Designated ADA-compliant accessible spaces located directly in front of the store entrance.

Ideal For

Shoppers and cinema-goers heading to AMC Aviation 12, Target, and surrounding Aviation Plaza stores seeking vehicle servicing and quick snacks before or after their visit.
Commuters and rideshare operators traveling along the US-1/9 and NJ Turnpike corridors who need a well-lit, 24/7 rest stop.
General aviation pilots, crew, and passengers using neighboring Linden Airport (LDJ) looking for vehicle cleaning, fueling, and quick refreshments.
Commercial delivery drivers and local service vehicles requiring easy-clearance surface maneuvering and fast turnaround times.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Traffic along US-1/9 can be heavy during weekday morning and evening rush hours, so plan deceleration well before the plaza turnoffs to safely negotiate the right-hand deceleration lane. While short-term staging is free for active store and car wash patrons, long-term or overnight vehicle storage is strictly prohibited across the retail pad and subject to towing; travelers needing multi-day airport parking should use official Linden Airport lots or licensed off-site park-and-fly facilities. If planning a vehicle wash during peak weekend hours, arrive before mid-morning or later in the evening to avoid queue spillover onto the service apron.