Origin
Westfield, NJ
Afternoon in Westfield on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 15.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Avenue, East Broad Street, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Avenue | — | — |
| East Broad Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harrison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 1 South: Trenton
10
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right
210 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fulton Street
15
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
16
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
17
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:34 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
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
29m 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 Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 15.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Avenue, East Broad Street, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Westfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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.
The drive from Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westfield, NJ to Edison, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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