Origin
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
8:04 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
1h 1m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Frenchtown-Flemington Road, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Frenchtown, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
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 US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MVC Agency
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MVC Agency
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frenchtown, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville and Mvc Agency.
Somerville
25.1 mi in
|
~40m
Mvc Agency
36.3 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| I 287 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Stelton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kingwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Packer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 13.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on South Harrison Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn left
152 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
133 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 12
326 ft
·
12 sec
·
Race Street
5
Turn right onto NJ 12; CR 610
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingwood Avenue
6
Continue on NJ 12
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
8
Continue on NJ 12
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Parker Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
Packer Avenue
11
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Packer Avenue
12
Enter roundabout
384 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Merge onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto I 287
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 287
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MVC Agency
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on CR 529
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Frenchtown, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Frenchtown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
The final approach into Edison, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
8:04 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
1h 1m 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 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Frenchtown-Flemington Road, I 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.57 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frenchtown, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville and Mvc Agency.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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