Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Long Hill, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Long Hill, NJ covers 17 miles and takes about 35m 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 $2.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 35m drive with frequent turns across 17 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Long Hill, 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 Long Hill, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
16
Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
18
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
19
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
20
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mountainview Road
21
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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
Long Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
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
35m 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 Long Hill, NJ covers 17 miles and takes about 35m 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 8.5 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 $2.82 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 Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 35m 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 Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Long Hill, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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