Origin
North Plainfield, NJ
Morning in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plainfield, 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
21m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plainfield, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
North Plainfield to Edison is 10.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Park Avenue, Stelton Road, and Hamilton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a quick hop between destinations rather than a destination in itself. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Park Avenue, Stelton Road, and Hamilton Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Park Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you traverse these familiar local streets, which will likely involve navigating through residential and commercial areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 531 / Watchung Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (CR 531 / Watchung Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 531 / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 531 / Somerset Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 531 / Watchung Avenue
Turn left onto CR 531 / Watchung Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 531 / Pearl Street
Turn right onto CR 531 / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 531 / Somerset Street
Turn left onto CR 531 / Somerset Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 501 / New Durham Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 501 / New Durham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 529 / Stelton Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 529 / Stelton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Stelton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Durham Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| New Durham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Watchung Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Norwood Avenue
100 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 642
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 531
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watchung Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 531
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pearl Street
5
Turn left onto CR 531
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Somerset Street
6
Continue on CR 531
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 602
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
8
Continue on CR 602
347 ft
·
14 sec
·
Maple Street
9
Turn left onto CR 603
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
10
Continue on CR 603
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
11
Continue on Durham Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 501
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Durham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn sharp left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
15
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
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
26 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
21m 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 North Plainfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue, Stelton Road, Hamilton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from North Plainfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (CR 531 / Watchung Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 531 / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 531 / Somerset Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Plainfield, 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.
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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