How far is Edison, NJ from Asbury Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.83 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.47 mi
47.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.67 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Edison
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To Asbury Park
17.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Asbury Park.

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park

    1474 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  21. 21

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.7 mi · 58%
GSP South
5.25 mi · 15%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 11%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 5%
Asbury Park Circle
1.43 mi · 4%
Asbury Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 24m from Edison
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Asbury Park?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Edison and 17.9 miles from Asbury Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazlet, 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 Hazlet.

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Asbury Park. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.42 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Asbury Park

#2 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Asbury Park (-74.01208, 40.22039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Asbury Park. The current time is 01:58:10.

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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.