How far is Edison, NJ from Long Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Long Beach, NJ is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Long Beach.
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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 · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
1276 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
752 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
1190 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street
58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Bergen Avenue
724 ft · 2 min · East Bergen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
61 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Edison and 40.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ramtown
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 Ramtown.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.38 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 Long Beach
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 39.6856800, -74.1448600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-74.14486, 39.68568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
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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