How far is East Newark, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from East Newark, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Newark and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Newark and Edison.
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Start on Grant Avenue
601 ft · 30 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
82 m · 13 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
79 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
19 m · 5 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 West, GSP West
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Oraton Parkway, Clinton Street, East Orange
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Oraton Parkway
1494 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
671 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 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 East Newark 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
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Newark to Edison?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from East Newark and 17.5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Newark and Edison. Straight-line distance: 20.59 mi (33.14 km).
#1 East Newark
Town
| Population | 2,581 |
| Coordinates | 40.7484300, -74.1618100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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