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Trip from Edison, NJ to Westfield, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

14.2 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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town in Union County, New Jersey

Westfield, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edison, NJ to Westfield, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 31m 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 $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 14.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Westfield, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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

3.7 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Clark, Westfield
13

Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
14

Turn left onto Central Avenue

2.9 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
16

Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
17

Turn left onto Maple Street

95 ft · 4 sec · Maple Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.35 one way

$4.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.58 $5.16
premium $4.93 $2.75 $5.51
diesel $5.61 $3.14 $6.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.24 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Edison, NJ

Evening in Edison on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield, NJ

Evening in Westfield on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

26 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

31m 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 Westfield, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 31m 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 7.1 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 $2.35 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 Westfield, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Westfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edison, NJ to Westfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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