Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Thursday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Livingston, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Livingston, NJ covers 26.4 miles and takes about 49m 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 $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edison, NJ to Livingston, NJ is easy. At 49m 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 Livingston, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| Stelton Road | — | — |
| Henry Street | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| Rock Avenue | — | — |
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 Livingston, 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
·
23 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Continue on Stelton Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stelton Road
6
Turn straight onto Henry Street
308 ft
·
6 sec
·
Henry Street
7
Continue on Washington Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn right onto West 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
9
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rock Avenue
10
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
7 min
11
Take the exit slight right
243 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue on Park Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Avenue
13
Turn right
390 ft
·
18 sec
14
Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
15
Continue on Diamond Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Diamond Hill Road
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 78 East: Newark
17
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
19
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 24 West: Millburn
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 West: Millburn
20
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
22
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Service Road
23
Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hobart Gap Road
24
Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
White Oak Ridge Road
25
Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Parsonage Hill Road
26
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
27
Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Parkway
28
Continue on South Livingston Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Livingston Avenue
29
Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Livingston, NJ
Morning in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
24 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
49m 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 Livingston, NJ covers 26.4 miles and takes about 49m 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 13.2 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 $4.38 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 Livingston, NJ is easy. At 49m 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 Livingston, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Livingston, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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