How far is Belvidere, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Belvidere, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
52.95 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.95 mi
Kilometers
85.22 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Belvidere
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belvidere
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belvidere
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
Lebanon
NJ

Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Belvidere
26.5 mi
00h 32m
To Edison
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    16.9 mi · 26 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
16.9 mi · 32%
I 287 South
15.2 mi · 29%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 23%
Water Street
4.56 mi · 9%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Plainfield Avenue
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

16.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 32m from Belvidere
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belvidere and Partly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 26.5 miles from Belvidere and 26.5 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belvidere and Partly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, 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 Lebanon.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

44 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belvidere and Edison. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.93 km).

Belvidere

#1 Belvidere

Town in New Jersey

Population2,563
Coordinates40.8298200, -75.0776700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.077745, 40.82982)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Belvidere and Edison. The current time is 00:32:06.

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.