How far is Edison, NJ from Kenilworth, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Kenilworth, NJ is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
15.55 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.63 mi
20.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.63 mi
Kilometers
20.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.55 mi
Kilometers
25.02 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenilworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Kenilworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Edison
7.8 mi
00h 14m
To Kenilworth
7.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 509: Kenilworth

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 509 West: Kenilworth

    36 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Galloping Hill Road

    609 ft · 24 sec · Galloping Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Boulevard

    918 ft · 33 sec · Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kenilworth Boulevard

    2726 ft · 2 min · Kenilworth Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    37 m · 5 sec · North 22nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 22nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.82 mi · 50%
Lincoln Highway
3.58 mi · 23%
Middlesex Avenue
2.01 mi · 13%
Kenilworth Boulevard
0.52 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.82 mi · 00h 11m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 14m from Edison
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Edison and 7.8 miles from Kenilworth.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Edison is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.32 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Kenilworth

Town in New Jersey

Population8,153
Coordinates40.6764900, -74.2907000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Kenilworth (-74.2907, 40.67649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Kenilworth. The current time is 02:35:04.

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.