How far is Edison, NJ from Berkeley Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Berkeley Heights, NJ is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Berkeley Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Berkeley Heights.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road
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Turn straight onto Henry Street
94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
4.1 mi · 10 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rock Road East
1 km · 2 min · Rock Road East
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Continue on Washington Rock Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Washington Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road
87 m · 7 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn sharp right onto Mountain Avenue
692 ft · 14 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
144 m · 17 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Berkeley Heights.
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.
Washington Avenue
Continue on Washington Avenue
4.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Berkeley Heights?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Edison and 7.2 miles from Berkeley Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Edison is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Dunellen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunellen.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Berkeley Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkeley Heights
Township in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6834300, -74.4426500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkeley Heights (-74.44265, 40.68343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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