Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Friday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Hillsdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 43.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reed Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Middlesex Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reed Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Hillsdale, NJ.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
8
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
GSP Toll North
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
35 mi
·
47 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 502: Washington, Westwood
13
Keep slight right to continue on CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR 502 East: Washington, Westwood
14
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Turn left onto Pascack Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pascack Road
16
Turn right onto Hillsdale Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Edison, NJ · 33m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsdale, NJ
The final approach into Hillsdale, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hillsdale, NJ
Morning in Hillsdale on Friday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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 7m 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 Hillsdale, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $7.26 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.
The drive from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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