Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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 Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 56m 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 $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 33.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 56m 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 North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell, 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
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
13
Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 280 West: The Oranges
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 280 West: The Oranges
17
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
19
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
21
Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roseland Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Turn right onto Smull Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Smull Avenue
24
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
25
Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
26
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
27
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Edison, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Caldwell, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Caldwell, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
11 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
56m 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 Caldwell, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 56m 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 16.8 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 $5.57 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 56m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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