How far is Edison, NJ from Hopewell, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Hopewell, NJ is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
24.26 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.45 mi
32.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.45 mi
Kilometers
32.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.04 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, May 30, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-05-30T08:37
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Edison
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Hopewell
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Finnegans Lane

    535 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Finnegans Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min · Finnegans Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2660 ft · 2 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike
7.67 mi · 32%
Plainfield Avenue
5.01 mi · 21%
Lincoln Highway
3.31 mi · 14%
Finnegans Lane
1.09 mi · 4%
Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

Continue on Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

4.85 mi · 00h 08m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 21m from Edison
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Edison and 12.1 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Sunny near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kendall Park, 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 Kendall Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 20.45 mi (32.91 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Hopewell

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population1,897
Coordinates40.3892700, -74.7618300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Hopewell (-74.76183, 40.38927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
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 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Hopewell. The current time is 08:37:32.

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.