Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Friday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Denville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 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
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Denville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Denville, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, US 46, Stelton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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
This is a 57m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.9 miles on I 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near I 287.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
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 41A
Toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
9
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Smith Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward Smith Road
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Smith Road
Turn left onto Smith Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Broadway Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edison, NJ to Denville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
39.4 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 35.9 mi | 42m |
| US 46 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Stelton Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Smith Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 35.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Denville, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
23 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 529
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 287 North
7
Merge onto I 287
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 287
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Smith Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Smith Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Smith Road
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 46
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
13
Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Broadway Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Edison, NJ · 29m 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 21.9 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denville, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Denville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
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
Denville, NJ
Morning in Denville on Friday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
22 mi in
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
29 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
57m 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 Denville, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, US 46, Stelton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $7.26 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Edison, NJ to Denville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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