How far is Edison, NJ from Florham Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
29.12 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.64 mi
30 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.64 mi
Kilometers
30 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florham Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive Florham Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
New Providence
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Edison
14.5 mi
00h 24m
To Florham Park
14.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Florham Park.

  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

    3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Henry Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 24 West: Millburn

    1469 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown

    1349 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 East: Florham Park

    529 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 East: Florham Park

    534 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Columbia Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    73 m · 14 sec · Hanover Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    71 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    16 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
7.64 mi · 26%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.85 mi · 17%
Stelton Road
3.03 mi · 10%
Columbia Turnpike
1.85 mi · 6%
Rock Avenue
1.73 mi · 6%
Washington Avenue
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

7.36 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Providence
00h 24m from Edison
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Florham Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Florham Park?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Edison and 14.5 miles from Florham Park.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Providence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Providence and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.

RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

23 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Florham Park. Straight-line distance: 18.64 mi (30 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Florham Park

#2 Florham Park

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population11,824
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.3882100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Florham Park (-74.38821, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Florham Park. The current time is 01:18:34.

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.