How far is Bordentown, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.27 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.19 mi
48.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.27 mi
Kilometers
59.98 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Bordentown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bordentown
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bordentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainsboro
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Bordentown
17.7 mi
00h 22m
To Edison
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farnsworth Avenue

    2750 ft · 1 min · Farnsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Pike

    2277 ft · 35 sec · Burlington Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bordentown 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 46%
I 295 North
10.4 mi · 28%
Newark|Newark
4.62 mi · 12%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 1%
Farnsworth Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainsboro
00h 22m from Bordentown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bordentown and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Bordentown and 19.6 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainsboro

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 Plainsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

3 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

18 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and Edison. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.59 km).

Bordentown

#1 Bordentown

City in Burlington, New Jersey

Population12,064
Coordinates40.1462200, -74.7118300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Farnsworth Avenue (-74.711856, 40.146208)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bordentown and Edison. The current time is 03:53:43.

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.