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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.82 mi
01h 24m
Flight
43 mi
69.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43 mi
Kilometers
69.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Lebanon
NJ

Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
29.4 mi
00h 42m
To Knowlton
29.5 mi
00h 42m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

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.

  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

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Knowlton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Knowlton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
17.2 mi · 29%
I 287 North
14.9 mi · 25%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 20%
Knowlton Road
4.02 mi · 7%
Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4%
I 78 West
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 42m from Edison
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

44 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 43 mi (69.2 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Knowlton. The current time is 06:43:10.

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.