How far is Edison, NJ from Califon, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Califon, NJ is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Califon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Califon.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Oldwick Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oldwick Road
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Continue on Main Street
2413 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Fairmount Road West
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairmount Road West
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Continue on Academy Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
157 m · 30 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Califon.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Califon?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Edison and 17.1 miles from Califon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Califon.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Califon. Straight-line distance: 26.19 mi (42.15 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 Califon
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.7195400, -74.8357200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Califon (-74.83572, 40.71954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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