Origin
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Roselle, 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
29m
Distance
15.9 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Roselle, NJ
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Trip Overview
Edison, NJ to Roselle, NJ is 15.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a very straightforward connection. It's primarily a highway drive, so expect efficient travel without many detours. Given its brief duration and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12 mi | 19m |
| South Wood Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Saint Georges Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 12 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Roselle, 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 left onto US 1
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 617
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wood Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Georges Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 619
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 8th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Walnut Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Walnut Street
12
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.9 — 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
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 617 / South Wood Avenue
Turn left onto CR 617 / South Wood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NJ 27 / East Saint Georges Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 27 / East Saint Georges Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 619 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto CR 619 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Roselle, NJ
Morning in Roselle on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
29m 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 predominantly highway, with 75% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12 miles on US 1, which is a significant portion of the total distance. Expect a lot of exits and merging traffic as you navigate this primarily highway segment before transitioning to surface streets like South Wood Avenue and Plainfield Avenue for the final approach.
75% 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: 12 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and South Wood Avenue. You will hit about 8 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 13.3 miles (CR 617 / South Wood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (NJ 27 / East Saint Georges Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
120 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
120 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
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 Roselle, NJ
Full guide →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 29m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on US 1. 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 13.3 miles (CR 617 / South Wood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (NJ 27 / East Saint Georges Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roselle, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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