Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Sewaren, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Sewaren, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, I 287, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 9.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 9 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 9.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 287
Merge onto I 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 652 / Berry Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 652 / Berry Street
Navigation decision point
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 Sewaren, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp and Cr 514 East: Woodbridge.
Njtp
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Gsp
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Cr 514 East: Woodbridge
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NJ 440 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Berry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Sewaren, 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
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto NJ 27
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
7
Merge onto I 287
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 440
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 440
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 514
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 514
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 652
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Berry Street
13
Turn left onto CR 652
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Woodbridge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Sewaren, NJ
Afternoon in Sewaren on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
19m 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 Sewaren, NJ covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, I 287, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.64 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 9.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edison, NJ and Sewaren, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp and Cr 514 East: Woodbridge.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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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