Origin
Prospect Park, NJ
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Park, 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
46m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Park, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 29.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brunswick Pike, US 1, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Brunswick Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 16.8 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Olden Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Weber Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 16.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Weber Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Olden Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Business
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
6
Continue on US 1 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
7
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Business
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
8
Continue on US 1 Business
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 1; CR 610
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 1; CR 610
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
14
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
15
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
18
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
20
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
21
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Turn right onto CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 206 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn left onto US 206 / Brunswick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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?
29.5 mi in 46m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Brunswick Pike.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Brunswick Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 622 / Olden Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 622 / Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 206 / Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prospect Park, NJ and Edison, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Newark|Newark
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
Camden
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Brunswick Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 622 / Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 206 / Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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