How far is Carteret, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Carteret, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carteret and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carteret and Edison.
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Start on Carteret Avenue
135 m · 14 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Turn right onto South Whittier Street
778 ft · 38 sec · South Whittier Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coolidge Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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Turn slight right onto McKinley Avenue
1344 ft · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
133 m · 12 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Port Reading Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Port Reading Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rahway Avenue
2355 ft · 49 sec · Rahway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
2739 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
559 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
2677 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 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 Carteret 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
2.75 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Carteret 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 Carteret to Edison?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Carteret and 10.7 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carteret and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carteret and Edison. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 km).
#1 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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