Origin
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Edison to Elizabeth, you are in for a quick 21.7-mile journey that takes approximately 30 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Northeast region, keeping you local throughout the drive. Because of the short duration, you can easily complete this as a one-day trip without needing any overnight stops. You should budget about $4 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route avoids highways entirely, it is a straightforward, practical option for getting between these two New Jersey cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate using Reed Street, Central Avenue, and Plainfield Avenue, meaning you won't encounter any high-speed highway stretches on this trip. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns and frequent turns rather than open interstate cruising. The lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch makes this a steady, hands-on drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these municipalities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 30m 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 Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| East Edgar Road | — | — |
| Carlton Street | — | — |
| East Jersey Street | — | — |
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 Elizabeth, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
10 min
6
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
10 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
8
Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
9
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
384 ft
·
28 sec
11
Turn right
279 ft
·
22 sec
12
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
13
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
5:54 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
30m 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 Elizabeth, NJ covers 21.7 miles and takes about 30m 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 10.9 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 $3.60 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 Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 30m 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 Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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