Origin
Mount Arlington, NJ
Morning in Mount Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Arlington, NJ to Edison, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Arlington, NJ
Tom Fisk
Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Arlington, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, US Highway 206, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.8 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 43.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and US Highway 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US Highway 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near Canfield Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 43.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Canfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Canfield Avenue
Turn right onto Canfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
40.3 mi into trip
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~57m 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
40.5 mi into trip
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~58m 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.
Between Mount Arlington, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Mvc Agency.
Princeton
24 mi in
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~38m
Mvc Agency
40.3 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 16 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 206 | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| North Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Howard Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Route 10 East | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Dover - Chester Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Stelton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Mountainview Avenue
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Howard Boulevard
3
Continue on Commerce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Commerce Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto NJ 10
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Canfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Canfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sussex Turnpike
8
Turn right onto CR 513
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover - Chester Road
9
Continue on CR 513
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
10
Continue on CR 513
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 206
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 206
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MVC Agency
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on CR 529
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
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Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
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Reed Street
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.8 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43.6 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Arlington, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Arlington, NJ
This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 287 for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Mount Arlington, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edison, NJ
The final approach into Edison, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Edison, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Sussex Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Edison on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 5m 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 Mount Arlington, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, US Highway 206, North Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.23 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 43.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Canfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Arlington, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Mvc Agency.
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