Origin
Eatontown, NJ
Afternoon in Eatontown on Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eatontown, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 31.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 18, NJ 18 North, US 1 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 18 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | — | — |
| NJ 18 North | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Reed Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eatontown, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Wyckoff Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wyckoff Road
2
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
3
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
4
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
5
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
29 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
7
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
1:17 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
25 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 31.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, NJ 18 North, US 1 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Eatontown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eatontown, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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