Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Belleville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Belleville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Belleville, NJ covers 29.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reed Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Belleville, NJ.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
7
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 North: New York
11
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
13
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
15
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
18
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Joralemon Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Joralemon Street
20
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
23 ft
·
Washington Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Belleville, NJ
Afternoon in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
23 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
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.1 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Reed Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Edison, NJ to Belleville, NJ is easy. At 45m 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 Edison, NJ to Belleville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edison, NJ to Belleville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belleville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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