Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to New Providence, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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New Providence, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.2-mile trip from Edison to New Providence, New Jersey, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via US 22, Stelton Road, and Rock Avenue, with about 27% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward local drive within the Northeast region, perfect for a short hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Stelton Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Rock Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and New Providence, 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
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stelton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto CR 529
307 ft
·
6 sec
·
Henry Street
7
Continue on CR 529
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
9
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 22
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
242 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Park Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
391 ft
·
18 sec
14
Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 622
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 647
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Central Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — 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
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 647 / South Street
Turn left onto CR 647 / South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
New Providence, NJ
Morning in New Providence on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
27 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
32m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 16.2-mile stretch. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, much of it will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on US 22. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, so keep your attention focused as you transition between different street names like Stelton Road and Rock Avenue.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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
6/10
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 16.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.2 miles (Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New Providence, 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 6.2 miles (Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 22): 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 New Providence, 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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