How far is Edison, NJ from Bergenfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Bergenfield, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
41.21 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.21 mi
Kilometers
66.32 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergenfield
Wed, May 6, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, May 7, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-05-06T22:25
Arrive Bergenfield
Wed, May 6, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Bayonne
NJ

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From Edison
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Bergenfield
20.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2172 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Portland Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
17.4 mi · 42%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 30%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 7%
I 287 South
2.24 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 5%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayonne
00h 30m from Edison
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bergenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Bayonne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Edison and 20.6 miles from Bergenfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bergenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bayonne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bayonne and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayonne.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

21 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Bergenfield. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.35 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Bergenfield

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population27,371
Coordinates40.9276000, -73.9973600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Bergenfield (-73.99736, 40.9276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Bergenfield. The current time is 22:25:41.

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.