How far is Allendale, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Allendale, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.91 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.04 mi
62.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-15T22:52
Arrive Edison
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Allendale
22.2 mi
00h 29m
To Edison
25.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Turnpike

    11 m · 10 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Crescent Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Crescent Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Godwin Avenue

    2362 ft · 43 sec · Godwin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Goffle Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 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 Allendale 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 50%
US 1 South
5.38 mi · 11%
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 8%
West Crescent Avenue
2.52 mi · 5%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Prospect Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 29m from Allendale
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allendale and Partly Cloudy near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Allendale and 25.7 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allendale and Partly Cloudy near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Edison. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).

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#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Turnpike (-74.12901, 41.041492)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Edison. The current time is 22:52:43.

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.