How far is Edison, NJ from Absecon, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
95.7 mi
02h 00m
Flight
75.46 mi
121.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.46 mi
Kilometers
121.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.7 mi
Kilometers
154.01 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absecon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-14T20:55
Arrive Absecon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
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
Leisure Village East
NJ

Census designated place

From Edison
47.8 mi
01h 00m
To Absecon
47.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Reed Street

    106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP

    1276 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

    9.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
79.1 mi · 83%
US 9 South
9.6 mi · 10%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi
GSP South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

76.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village East
01h 00m from Edison
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Absecon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Leisure Village East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Edison and 47.8 miles from Absecon.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village East

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Village East, 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 Leisure Village East.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

57 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

61 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 75.46 mi (121.44 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Absecon

#2 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Absecon. The current time is 20:55:30.

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.