Origin
Dunellen, NJ
Late night in Dunellen on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunellen, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunellen, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
Dunellen, NJ to Edison, NJ is 6.9 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Stelton Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. It's a local drive that won't take up much of your day, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a quick connection rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stelton Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Washington Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dunellen Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stelton Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunellen, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Dunellen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dunellen Avenue
2
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CR 529; CR 665
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
7
Turn right onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
8
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 28 / North Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 28 / North Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 529 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 529 / South Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Reed Street
Turn right onto Reed Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Edison on Sunday
Local time
3:34 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
24 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
15m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 6.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles along Stelton Road. Expect to navigate through various local streets, including Stelton Road, South Washington Avenue, and Plainfield Avenue. The constant turns mean you'll be paying close attention to your navigation, making it feel more like a series of neighborhood commutes than an open road journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Stelton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 529 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Stelton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NJ 28 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 529 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). 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 US Trip Planner 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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