How far is Edison, NJ from Lambertville, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.4 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.84 mi
48.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.01 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lambertville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-15T15:10
Arrive Lambertville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
20.2 mi
00h 29m
To Lambertville
20.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward US 202

    687 ft · 12 sec · US 202

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old York Road

    1 km · 1 min · Old York Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Thomas Paine Highway

    136 m · 9 sec · Thomas Paine Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Thomas Paine Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Thomas Paine Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    41 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    57 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 South
14 mi · 35%
I 287 North
8.56 mi · 21%
Thomas Paine Highway
5.43 mi · 13%
US 202
4.57 mi · 11%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 29m from Edison
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Edison and Sunny near Lambertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.2 miles from Edison and 20.2 miles from Lambertville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Edison and Sunny near Lambertville.

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 Lambertville. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.03 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Lambertville

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,790
Coordinates40.3659400, -74.9429400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Lambertville (-74.94294, 40.36594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Lambertville. The current time is 15:10:00.

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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.