How far is Edison, NJ from Kingwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Kingwood, NJ is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
41.38 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.07 mi
51.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.07 mi
Kilometers
51.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.6 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Kingwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Readington
NJ

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

From Edison
20.7 mi
00h 33m
To Kingwood
20.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    1373 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue

    1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue

    110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kingwood Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Kingwood Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Kingwood Own Road

    116 m · 15 sec · Kingwood Own Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 South
14 mi · 34%
I 287 North
8.56 mi · 21%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7.97 mi · 19%
Kingwood Road
4.03 mi · 10%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 7%
Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 South

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 33m from Edison
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Kingwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Edison and 20.7 miles from Kingwood.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Readington

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Kingwood

Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population3,753
Coordinates40.4698300, -75.0190600
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Kingwood (-75.01906, 40.46983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Kingwood. The current time is 06:13:16.

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.