How far is Barnegat, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Barnegat, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnegat and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnegat and Edison.
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Start on East Bay Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.6 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
1389 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1311 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1359 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1922 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left 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 Barnegat and Edison.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.6 mi · 00h 35m
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 Barnegat 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 Barnegat to Edison?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Barnegat and 36.5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barnegat and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnegat and Edison. Straight-line distance: 53.83 mi (86.63 km).
#1 Barnegat
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 23,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.7531800, -74.2229200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
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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