Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Kingwood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
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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Kingwood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Edison, NJ to Kingwood, NJ is 41.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via US 202 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, taking you from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway cruising with more local road travel. It's a straightforward, short route suitable for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| I 287 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Kingwood Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| US 22 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Stelton Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Packer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Kingwood, 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
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 287
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 22
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
10
Continue on US 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
12
Merge onto US 202; US 206
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
479 ft
·
7 sec
·
Packer Avenue
14
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Packer Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
360 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Avenue
16
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Parker Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 12
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
399 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
19
Continue on NJ 12
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
20
Turn left onto CR 519
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Kingwood Road
21
Continue on CR 519
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Kingwood Own Road
22
Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
23
Arrive at destination
Kingwood-Locktown Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington,...
5
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 202; US 206
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NJ 12 / Parker Avenue
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12 / Parker Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingwood, NJ
Afternoon in Kingwood on Saturday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 41.4-mile drive features 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on major roads. The longest stretch on a single highway is 13.7 miles on US 202. After that, you'll transition to Frenchtown-Flemington Road for the remainder of the trip. Expect to notice the shift from faster highway speeds to more frequent intersections as you move onto surface streets.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 41.4 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edison, NJ and Kingwood, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Raritan.
Princeton
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Raritan
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.4 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kingwood, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingwood, NJ before heading back.
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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