Origin
New Milford, NJ
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New 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
57m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 43.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedar Road, River Road, New Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Road | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| New Bridge Road | — | — |
| Hackensack Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Bergen Turnpike | — | — |
| Winant Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Plympton Street
269 ft
·
18 sec
·
Plympton Street
2
Turn left onto Cedar Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cedar Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
4
Turn right onto New Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
New Bridge Road
5
Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hackensack Avenue
6
Continue on River Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
River Street
7
Continue on Bergen Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bergen Turnpike
8
Turn left onto Winant Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
18 mi
·
22 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
17
Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
18
Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
CR 514 West: Raritan Center
19
Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Post Road
21
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right
210 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fulton Street
24
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
25
Turn left 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
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from New 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
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
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
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:30 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
2 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
57m 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?
43.1 mi in 57m 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: Cedar 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 New Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 57m 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 New 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 57m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 New 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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