How far is Alpha, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Alpha, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpha and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha and Edison.
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Start on the route
10 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2374 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right
111 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpha and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpha 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 Alpha to Edison?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Alpha and 23.6 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alpha and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpha and Edison. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.06 km).
#1 Alpha
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670400, -75.1574000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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