Origin
Edison, NJ
Evening in Edison on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Fanwood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Fanwood, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Edison, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is 11.4 miles and takes about 25m via Woodland Avenue, Stelton Road, and Hamilton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief distance and straightforward path, this drive is ideal for a quick local excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey. You won't encounter major highway stretches, making it a relaxed drive through familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Stelton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Durham Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Durham Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Woodland Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Fanwood, 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
·
23 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 529
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 529
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 501
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Durham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Durham Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 603
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR 603
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 602
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on CR 602
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
12
Continue on CR 602
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Maple Street
13
Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodland Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 601
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 7th Street
15
Continue on CR 601
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grande Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 655
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Martine Avenue
17
Turn right
232 ft
·
16 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.3 — 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 501 / New Durham Road
Turn sharp right onto CR 501 / New Durham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Durham Avenue
Turn left onto Durham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
Fanwood, NJ
Evening in Fanwood on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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
25m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway driving, meaning you'll navigate a series of city streets and suburban roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 2.2 miles along Woodland Avenue. Expect frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. The route is characterized by its local feel, with the road surface and surroundings changing as you pass through different neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Woodland Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 501 / New Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Woodland Avenue. 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 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR 501 / New Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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 Fanwood, 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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