How far is Edison, NJ from Blairstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
58.68 mi
01h 23m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.43 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blairstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Blairstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Chester
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Edison
29.3 mi
00h 41m
To Blairstown
29.3 mi
00h 41m

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
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    1373 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy

    546 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2207 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carhart Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Carhart Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carhart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 31%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi · 25%
I 287 North
12.1 mi · 21%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 8%
Hope Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 41m from Edison
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Blairstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Edison and 29.3 miles from Blairstown.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

38 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

39 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

44 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.26 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 Blairstown. The current time is 06:40:34.

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.