Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 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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Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
The drive from Edison, NJ to Milford, NJ covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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 highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
| 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 |
| Milford - Frenchtown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Frenchtown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Milford, 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 right onto Harrison Street
Continue on CR 619
Continue on CR 619
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.9 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.
5 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.
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Milford on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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.
43.9 mi in 1h 8m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 202.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
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 43.9 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edison, NJ and Milford, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Raritan.
Princeton
Raritan
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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