Origin
Sayreville, NJ
Morning in Sayreville on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sayreville, NJ to Edison, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sayreville, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Sayreville and Edison, this 8.1-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. Budgeting roughly $1 for fuel covers the short distance, allowing you to focus on the logistics rather than the cost. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, the drive feels like a standard local commute. This is a straightforward, no-fuss journey that requires no overnight planning. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the brevity of the route provides total flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 2 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tices Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reid Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on Buchanan Street
61 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buchanan Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 535
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 535
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Reid Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Reid Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on East Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prospect Street
7
Turn right onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Bridge Turnpike
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Tices Lane
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tices Lane
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NJ 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
12
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
15
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
17
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 535 / Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 535 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Reid Street
Turn right onto Reid Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 18 / State Route 18
Turn right onto NJ 18 / State Route 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Edison, NJ
Morning in Edison on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 mixed driving experience that balances highway flow with local navigation. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, transitioning through State Route 18, US 1, and Plainfield Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2-mile segment on State Route 18, which provides a brief moment of steady momentum. As you move away from your starting point, the road personality shifts from faster highway lanes to more localized traffic patterns. It is not an intense interstate grind, but rather a functional, multi-road transit that demands your attention as you shift between different types of thoroughfares.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 8.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Reid Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
120 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
178 ft
Highest Point
120 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Edison, NJ
Full guide →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.
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 17m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on State Route 18. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Reid Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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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