How far is Edison, NJ from East Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.26 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.28 mi
10.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.28 mi
Kilometers
10.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.26 mi
Kilometers
13.29 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive East Brunswick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Edison
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To East Brunswick
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and East Brunswick.

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 617 South: Ryders Lane, Milltown, East Brunswick

    1180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Ryders Lane

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ryders Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road

    1704 ft · 53 sec · Dunhams Corner Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jensen Street

    739 ft · 35 sec · Jensen Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dexter Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Dexter Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ryders Lane
3.52 mi · 43%
Plainfield Avenue
1.16 mi · 14%
Dunhams Corner Road
0.32 mi · 4%
CR 617 South
0.22 mi · 3%
Jensen Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Reed Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ryders Lane

Turn straight onto Ryders Lane

3.52 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 08m from Edison
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Edison and Rain Showers Likely near East Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to East Brunswick?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Edison and 4.1 miles from East Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edison and Rain Showers Likely near East Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and East Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 6.28 mi (10.11 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
East Brunswick

#2 East Brunswick

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population48,309
Coordinates40.4278800, -74.4159800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and East Brunswick. The current time is 06:21:41.

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.