How far is Absecon, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Absecon, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.62 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.46 mi
121.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.46 mi
Kilometers
121.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.5 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Absecon
Wed, Apr 22, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Absecon
2026-04-22T11:36
Arrive Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Absecon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Absecon
47.6 mi
00h 47m
To Edison
49 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Absecon and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Absecon and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 6 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2037 ft · 35 sec · Shore Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    41 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Absecon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on East White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Absecon and Edison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
57.3 mi · 59%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 22%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 9%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Absecon Boulevard
1.47 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 47m from Absecon
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Absecon and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Absecon to Edison?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Absecon and 49 miles from Edison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Absecon and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Shade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Absecon and Edison. Straight-line distance: 75.46 mi (121.44 km).

Absecon

#1 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East Faunce Landing Road (-74.495703, 39.428466)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Absecon and Edison. The current time is 11:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.