Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Evening in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
8:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 18 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountainview Road, Fairmount Avenue, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountainview Road 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 Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 43m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainview Road | — | — |
| Fairmount Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Springfield Avenue | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Diamond Hill Road | — | — |
| New Providence Road | — | — |
| Bonnie Burn Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mountainview Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
367 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
7
Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
8
Continue on New Providence Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bonnie Burn Road
10
Take the ramp straight
259 ft
·
7 sec
11
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right
285 ft
·
8 sec
13
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rock Avenue
15
Turn right onto West 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
16
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
17
Continue on Stelton Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stelton Road
18
Continue on Plainfield Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Edison on Thursday
Local time
8:02 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
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
43m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 18 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountainview Road, Fairmount Avenue, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Long Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 43m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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