Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Frenchtown, NJ
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The drive from Edison, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Frenchtown-Flemington Road, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Edison, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles (US 202; US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12 / Parker Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edison, NJ and Frenchtown, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Raritan.
Princeton
Raritan
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| I 287 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| US 22 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Stelton Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kingwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Packer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Frenchtown, NJ.
Start on this road
Continue on Reed Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn left onto CR 529
Continue on CR 529
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Merge onto US 22
Continue on US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Edison, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Frenchtown, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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