How far is Edison, NJ from Beachwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
55.03 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.69 mi
67.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.69 mi
Kilometers
67.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.03 mi
Kilometers
88.57 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beachwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-15T08:33
Arrive Beachwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To Beachwood
27.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting

    140 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Double Trouble Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Double Trouble Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.9 mi · 85%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 3%
Dover Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 34m from Edison
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Beachwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Edison and 27.5 miles from Beachwood.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Beachwood. Straight-line distance: 41.69 mi (67.09 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Beachwood

Borough of New Jersey

Population11,434
Coordinates39.9390100, -74.1929200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Beachwood (-74.19292, 39.93901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 Beachwood. The current time is 08:33:54.

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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.