Origin
Milford, NJ
Afternoon in Milford on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
55m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 45.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frenchtown Road, Milford - Frenchtown Road, Harrison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Road | — | — |
| Milford - Frenchtown Road | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Kingwood Avenue | — | — |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | — | — |
| Parker Avenue | — | — |
| Packer Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Frenchtown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Bridge Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Frenchtown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frenchtown Road
3
Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford - Frenchtown Road
4
Continue on Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn right onto Kingwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingwood Avenue
7
Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10
Continue on Parker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Parker Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Packer Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Packer Avenue
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 202
14
Exit the rotary
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
15
Merge slight right onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 22 East: New York, Somerville
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 22 East: New York
18
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 287 South: Perth Amboy
20
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
22
Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
MVC Agency
23
Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
24
Continue on Plainfield Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
25
Turn right onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
26
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Milford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:13 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
45.7 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Frenchtown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 55m 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 Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edison, NJ before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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