Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Night in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 16.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Stelton Road, Rock Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 16.8 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.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mountainview Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mountainview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mountainview Road
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road
Turn left onto CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Stelton Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Rock Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Providence Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto CR 638
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 655
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn left onto CR 641
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bonnie Burn Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
260 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto US 22
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
284 ft
·
7 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rock Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
16
Turn left onto CR 529
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 529; CR 665
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Night in Edison on Thursday
Local time
9:17 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
34m 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 16.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Stelton Road, Rock Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.79 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mountainview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 641 / Bonnie Burn Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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