How far is Edison, NJ from Hillsborough, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Hillsborough, NJ is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Hillsborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Hillsborough.
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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 · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 59 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Raritan Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Raritan Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street Bridge
2695 ft · 1 min · Albany Street Bridge
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Continue on French Street
1 mi · 2 min · French Street
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Continue on Somerset Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1828 ft · 44 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Amwell Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amwell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road
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Continue on Millstone Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass
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Continue on Amwell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Amwell Road
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Hillsborough.
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.
Amwell Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Amwell Road
2.73 mi · 00h 05m
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 Sunny near Hillsborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Hillsborough?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Edison and 7.4 miles from Hillsborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Sunny near Hillsborough.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
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 Somerset.
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 Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 11.63 mi (18.72 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 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsborough (-74.62682, 40.4776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
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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