How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
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.
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Edison.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
880 ft · 22 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard
2400 ft · 44 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
72 m · 6 sec
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Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
786 ft · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44.2 mi · 52 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 Cedar Grove 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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove to Edison?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Cedar Grove and 62.9 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Forked River
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 Forked River.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Edison. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.8 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,796 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -74.7665500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
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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