Origin
Livingston, NJ
Afternoon in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 31.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shrewsbury Drive, Laurel Avenue, I 280 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 41m drive with frequent turns across 31.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shrewsbury Drive 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 Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 41m 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 Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Drive | — | — |
| Laurel Avenue | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
| Essex Freeway | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| Freeway Drive East | — | — |
| South Oraton Parkway | — | — |
| Whittlesey Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shrewsbury Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on East Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto Shrewsbury Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on Laurel Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East: Newark
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
13
Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
GSP Toll South
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 1: Newark, Trenton
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 1 South: Trenton
18
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
19
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
20
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit slight right
210 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fulton Street
23
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
24
Turn left 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Edison on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
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
24 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
41m 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 Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 31.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shrewsbury Drive, Laurel Avenue, I 280 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Livingston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 41m 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 Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livingston, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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