How far is Edison, NJ from Plainsboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Plainsboro, NJ is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Plainsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Plainsboro.
-
1
Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
-
2
Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
-
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
-
5
Turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
-
6
Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
-
7
Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
-
8
Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
10
Continue straight
6.2 mi · 9 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Monmouth Junction, Kingston
86 m · 8 sec
-
12
Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1606 ft · 53 sec · Ridge Road
-
14
Turn right onto Schalks Crossing Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schalks Crossing Road
-
15
Turn right onto Plainsboro Road
1669 ft · 1 min · Plainsboro Road
-
16
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Prospect Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Plainsboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Plainfield Avenue
Continue straight
6.18 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Plainsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Plainsboro?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Edison and 9.4 miles from Plainsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Plainsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Plainsboro. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.05 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainsboro
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,709 |
| Coordinates | 40.3334400, -74.6004300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainsboro (-74.60043, 40.33344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.