Origin
Frenchtown, NJ
Late night in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trenton Avenue, Race Street, Kingwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 44.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trenton Avenue 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Avenue | — | — |
| Race Street | — | — |
| Kingwood Avenue | — | — |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | — | — |
| Parker Avenue | — | — |
| Packer Avenue | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| US 22 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Trenton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on South Harrison Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn left
151 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn right onto Race Street
325 ft
·
12 sec
·
Race Street
5
Turn right onto Kingwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingwood Avenue
6
Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9
Continue on Parker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Parker Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Packer Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Packer Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 202
13
Exit the rotary
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Merge slight right onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 22 East: New York, Somerville
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 22 East: New York
17
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 287 South: Perth Amboy
19
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
21
Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
MVC Agency
22
Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
23
Continue on Plainfield Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn right onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Frenchtown, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Frenchtown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edison, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Saturday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 44.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trenton Avenue, Race Street, Kingwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Frenchtown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, 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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