Origin
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Butler, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 44 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reed Street 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 Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Butler, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Middlesex Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
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 Butler, 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
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
8
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
GSP Toll North
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3 West: Wayne
13
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
14
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
16
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 511 Alt
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
20
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Edison, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Butler, NJ
The final approach into Butler, 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
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Butler, NJ
Evening in Butler on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
27 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
1h 6m 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 Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Edison, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Butler, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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