Origin
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to New Providence, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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New Providence, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.2-mile trip from Edison to New Providence, New Jersey, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via US 22, Stelton Road, and Rock Avenue, with about 27% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward local drive within the Northeast region, perfect for a short hop between towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 16.2-mile stretch. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, much of it will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on US 22. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, so keep your attention focused as you transition between different street names like Stelton Road and Rock Avenue.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 16.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.2 miles (Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 647 / South Street
Turn left onto CR 647 / South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Stelton Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Rock Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and New Providence, 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
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto CR 529
307 ft
·
6 sec
·
Henry Street
7
Continue on CR 529
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
9
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 22
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
242 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Park Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
391 ft
·
18 sec
14
Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 622
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 647
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Central Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Providence, NJ
Late night in New Providence on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
27 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
32m 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 New Providence, NJ covers 16.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Stelton Road, Rock Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $2.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edison, NJ to New Providence, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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