Origin
Middlesex, NJ
Night in Middlesex on Friday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, 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
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlesex, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stelton Road, Mountain Avenue, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Stelton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stelton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Old New Brunswick Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 9 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 2 miles (Old New Brunswick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Randolphville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Old New Brunswick Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Randolphville Road
Turn left onto South Randolphville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 287 South
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m 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.
On the drive from Middlesex, NJ to Edison, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mvc Agency along the way.
Mvc Agency
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stelton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Randolphville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Randolphville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jarrard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old New Brunswick Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stelton Road
— 2.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Continue on Jarrad Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jarrad Street
3
Continue on Jarrard Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jarrard Street
4
Turn right onto North Randolphville Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Randolphville Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old New Brunswick Road
6
Turn left onto South Randolphville Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Randolphville Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 287 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MVC Agency
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 529
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Friday
Local time
9:37 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
9 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
14m 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 Middlesex, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stelton Road, Mountain Avenue, I 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Middlesex, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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 7 miles you will encounter 9 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 2 miles (Old New Brunswick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Randolphville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Middlesex, NJ to Edison, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mvc Agency along the way.
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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