Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Prospect Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ covers 29.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Trenton Freeway, North Olden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 22.1 mi | 31m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Weber Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 22.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Prospect Park, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
10
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
13
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
14
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
15
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
365 ft
·
7 sec
·
New York Avenue
17
Turn right
136 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn slight right onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Weber Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Weber Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 627 / Prospect Street
Turn left onto CR 627 / Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Prospect Park, NJ
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.8 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 22.1 mi of that is on US 1.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Trenton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prospect Park, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prospect Park, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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