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Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Edison, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Union County, New Jersey, United States

Elizabethport, NJ

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township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Edison, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabethport, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 17.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, East Edgar Road, I 278 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 10.1 mi 15m
East Edgar Road 2.4 mi 4m
I 278 1.1 mi 1m
Plainfield Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.6 mi 2m
3rd Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
Cole Place 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 10.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Edison, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

370 ft · 21 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · 3rd Avenue
4

Turn left onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Atlantic Street
5

Continue on Cole Place

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cole Place
6

Continue on Brunswick Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Brunswick Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 278 West
8

Merge onto I 278

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto US 1; US 9

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Edgar Road
11

Continue on US 1; US 9

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 1; US 9
12

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 1

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 1
16

Take the exit

208 ft · 3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Fulton Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Fulton Street
18

Turn right onto CR 529

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
19

Turn left onto Central Avenue

345 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue
20

Turn right onto Reed Street

523 ft · 28 sec · Reed Street
21

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 278 West
5
2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 278

Merge onto I 278

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.87 one way

$5.75 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $3.16 $6.33
premium $5.01 $3.39 $6.79
diesel $5.60 $3.79 $7.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

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.

Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Elizabethport, NJ

Night in Elizabethport on Saturday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 3 to 7 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Edison, NJ

Night in Edison on Saturday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 0 to 5 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

17.2 mi in 32m, mostly highway — 10.1 mi of that is on US 1.

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: 10.1 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and East Edgar Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 3rd Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

121 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

154 ft

Total Descent

82 ft

Highest Point

121 ft

~12.3 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Elizabethport, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1665

Top landmarks

  • • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
  • • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • • Hersch Tower — building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Arriving 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

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 32m. Total distance: 17.2 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on US 1. 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 Edison, 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 0.7 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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 Edison, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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