How far is Edison, NJ from Colts Neck, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Colts Neck, NJ is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Colts Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Colts Neck.
-
1
Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
-
2
Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
-
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
-
5
Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
6
Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
643 ft · 18 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
724 ft · 21 sec
-
8
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
18.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 18
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Colts Neck
1262 ft · 31 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto Colts Neck Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Colts Neck Road
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colts Neck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Colts Neck.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
18.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Colts Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Colts Neck?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Edison and 12.3 miles from Colts Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Colts Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
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 Brownville.
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 Colts Neck. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 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 Colts Neck
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 9,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.2876100, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colts Neck (-74.17237, 40.28761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.