Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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North Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue, Stelton Road, Hamilton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Park Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 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 10 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
5/10
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 10.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 501 / New Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 501 / New Durham Road
Turn sharp right onto CR 501 / New Durham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Durham Avenue
Turn left onto Durham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 531 / Pearl Street
Turn right onto CR 531 / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Stelton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Durham Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| New Durham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Watchung Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and North Plainfield, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 501
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Durham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Durham Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 603
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 603
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 602
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on CR 602
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 531
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
13
Continue on CR 531
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 531
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pearl Street
15
Turn left onto CR 531
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watchung Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 642
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
17
Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Norwood Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
North Plainfield, NJ
Morning in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
26 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
21m 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 North Plainfield, NJ covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue, Stelton Road, Hamilton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.77 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 10.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 501 / New Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edison, NJ to North Plainfield, 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.
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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