Trip from Belvidere, NJ to Edison, NJ

Q: How long is the trip from Belvidere, NJ to Edison, NJ?

The drive from Belvidere, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Route 31 South BEGIN, I 287, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Belvidere, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Belvidere, NJ to Edison, NJ?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 53-mile drive from Belvidere to Edison, New Jersey, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Water Street and Route 31 South, before merging onto I-78 East for a portion. You'll remain within the Northeast region for the entirety of this journey. Given its brevity and local road focus, this drive is best suited for a single day, offering a simple and direct path between these two New Jersey locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m 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.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 53-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through Water Street and Route 31 South, experiencing frequent changes in direction as you make your way through the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, suggesting a consistent need for attention to your surroundings and navigation. This type of route offers an intimate connection with the local area, allowing you to observe the transition from one community to the next without the detachment of constant high-speed highway travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route 31 South BEGIN is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 31 South BEGIN and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.4 miles in near ramp to I-78/US 22 East.

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 52.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 21.4 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles (Ramp to I-287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

21.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | ramp to I-78/US 22 East

Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

8

33.9 mi into trip | ~48m in | Ramp to I-287

Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287 toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

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 29 Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

5

34.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 South: Somerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 287 South: Somerville

8

49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

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 5 Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

8

49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MVC Agency

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MVC Agency

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Belvidere, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville and Mvc Agency.

Somerville

33.9 mi in | ~48m | via Ramp to I-287

Mvc Agency

49.6 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 31 South BEGIN	16.9 mi	26m
I 287	14.4 mi	16m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	12.2 mi	14m
US 46	2.8 mi	4m
Stelton Road	2.1 mi	4m
Water Street	1.7 mi	3m
Plainfield Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Ramp to I-287	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Route 31 South BEGIN — 16.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on this road

30 ft · 3 sec · this road

2

Turn right onto CR 620

1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

3

Merge onto US 46

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 46

4

Turn right onto NJ 31

17 mi · 26 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

Use the straight lane.

5

Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East

0.3 mi · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

6

Merge onto I 78; US 22

12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7

Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

Exit 29 Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville Use the slight right lane.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 287 South: Somerville

9

Merge onto I 287

14 mi · 16 min · I 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 5 Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency Use the slight right lane.

11

Keep slight right at fork

202 ft · 4 sec

Toward MVC Agency Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Continue on CR 529

2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

Use the right lane.

13

Continue on CR 529

0.8 mi · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

14

Turn right onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue

15

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street

16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Belvidere, NJ · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glen Gardner, NJ

26 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.

Popular next leg

Glen Gardner, NJ to Edison, NJ

36.9 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Brass Castle, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Belvidere, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edison, NJ

The final approach into Edison, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.77 one way

$17.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$9.61	$19.21
premium	$4.93	$10.26	$20.52
diesel	$5.61	$11.68	$23.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.9	$5.55	$2.54
Efficient EV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12
EV Truck/SUV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belvidere, NJ

Evening in Belvidere on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

28 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 14m 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.

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