Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Mount Arlington, NJ
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, US 202, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| US 202 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| North Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Howard Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Stelton Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| NJ 10 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Dover - Chester Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street (Old Rt. 24) | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Traffic on I-287
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~4,048 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~330 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Mount Arlington, 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
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 287 North
7
Merge onto I 287
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 287
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 202; US 206
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 513
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on CR 513
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 513
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover - Chester Road
14
Turn left onto CR 617
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sussex Turnpike
15
Turn right onto Canfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Canfield Avenue
16
Turn left onto NJ 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 10
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
18
Continue on Commerce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Commerce Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on CR 615
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Howard Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Mountainview Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.9 — 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
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 202; US 206
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CR 513 / Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
Turn right onto CR 513 / Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| premium | $5.13 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Sussex Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Mount Arlington, NJ
Morning in Mount Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
1h 6m 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?
44.1 mi in 1h 6m, mostly highway — 16.3 mi of that is on I 287.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,019 ft
67 ft
Total Climb
1,097 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
1,019 ft
~44.1 mi in
Elevation Range
952 ft
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 Mount Arlington, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Netcong along the way.
Netcong
19.8 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in Edison, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1651
Edison is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after Thomas Alva Edison who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph and the lightbulb, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.
Top landmarks
- • Benjamin Shotwell House — historic house in New Jersey, United States
- • Roosevelt Hospital — historic building in Edison, New Jersey
Arriving in Mount Arlington, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1890
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Sussex Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Mount Arlington, 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 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Arlington, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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