Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Morning in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile drive from Woodbridge, NJ, to Edison, NJ, is a convenient local trip that takes about 17 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate Main Street and Lincoln Highway, with a portion on I-287. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, making it very budget-friendly. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, offering a straightforward commute within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NJ 440 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reed Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Amboy Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 514
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 440
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
NJ 440
7
Continue on I 287
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto NJ 27
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
10
Turn right onto CR 529
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
11
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 514 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Turn right onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 turn-heavy local drive for this 8.9-mile journey. While 24% of the route is on I-287, the majority involves navigating local streets like Main Street and Lincoln Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles on Main Street. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it more of an engaged local commute than a highway cruise. The road character shifts between quicker highway segments and more stop-and-go local traffic.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 35 / Amboy 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 8.9 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: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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: 8.9 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 (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Main Street. 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: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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