Origin
Edison, NJ
Late night in Edison on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Cranbury, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Cranbury, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Edison and Cranbury, you can expect a straightforward 17.3-mile trip that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route relies heavily on US 1 and US 130, making it an efficient highway-focused drive that is easily completed in a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an economical journey that requires no overnight stops. You will stay entirely within New Jersey’s Northeast region, moving through familiar suburban landscapes. Because the entire trip is less than half an hour, it serves as a highly practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion. You won't need to stress over complex itineraries for this short distance, as it functions perfectly as a simple, direct transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 130 | 11 mi | 15m |
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maplewood Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 130
— 11 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Cranbury, NJ.
1
Start on this road
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 529
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward US 130 South, NJ 171 North: Camden, New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 130 South: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 130
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
9
Continue on US 130
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
US 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto CR 535
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
11
Turn right onto CR 535
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 535
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 130 South, NJ 171 North: Camden, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 130 South, NJ 171 North: Camden, New...
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 130 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 130 South: Camden
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 535 / Plainsboro Road
Turn right onto CR 535 / Plainsboro Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cranbury, NJ
Late night in Cranbury on Sunday
Local time
3:49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a utilitarian experience, as this drive is defined by its 87% highway composition. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating high-speed corridors, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11 miles specifically on US 130. While you start and finish your journey using local connectors like Plainfield Avenue, the core of the drive is built for consistent movement rather than winding, scenic exploration. The transition between these major thoroughfares is seamless, keeping you in a steady flow of traffic for the duration of the 27-minute trip. It is a no-nonsense, functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on US 130.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 130 and US 1. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central 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 17.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Edison, NJ to Cranbury, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New Brunswick along the way.
New Brunswick
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on US 130. 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Cranbury, 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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