How far is Edison, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Knowlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Knowlton.
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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 · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
1963 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Knowlton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Knowlton Road
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Turn left onto Magnolia Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Knowlton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NJ 31
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Knowlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Knowlton?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Edison and 29.5 miles from Knowlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Knowlton.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 43 mi (69.2 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 Knowlton
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,930 |
| Coordinates | 40.9303800, -75.0279500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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