How far is Edison, NJ from Englishtown, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Englishtown, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
17.55 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.56 mi
25.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.56 mi
Kilometers
25.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.55 mi
Kilometers
28.24 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englishtown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-22T08:46
Arrive Englishtown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Bridge
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Edison
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Englishtown
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Watson Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Watson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summerhill Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Summerhill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2169 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto De Voe Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · De Voe Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Spotswood-Englishtown Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Spotswood-Englishtown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buckelew Avenue

    1136 ft · 19 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Wood Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Wood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Water Street

    951 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spotswood-Englishtown Road
5.21 mi · 30%
State Route 18
3.64 mi · 21%
Summerhill Road
2.88 mi · 16%
Plainfield Avenue
1.16 mi · 7%
Wood Avenue
0.97 mi · 6%
De Voe Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spotswood-Englishtown Road

Continue on Spotswood-Englishtown Road

5.21 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Bridge
00h 16m from Edison
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Englishtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Edison and 8.8 miles from Englishtown.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Englishtown.

Stop Ideas Near Old Bridge

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Englishtown. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Englishtown

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,908
Coordinates40.2973300, -74.3582000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Englishtown (-74.3582, 40.29733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Englishtown. The current time is 08:46:57.

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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.