How far is Edison, NJ from Long Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.03 mi
00h 35m
Flight
13.1 mi
21.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.4 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Long Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Long Hill
8.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Long Hill.

  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

    3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Henry Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairmount Avenue

    1904 ft · 53 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mountainview Road

    58 m · 11 sec · Mountainview Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Long Hill Lane

    112 m · 16 sec · Long Hill Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Hill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stelton Road
3.03 mi · 18%
Rock Avenue
1.73 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
1.34 mi · 8%
Union Avenue
1.33 mi · 8%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Diamond Hill Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

4.43 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 17m from Edison
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Long Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Long Hill?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Edison and 8.5 miles from Long Hill.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Partly Sunny near Long Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.09 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Long Hill

#2 Long Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population8,382
Coordinates40.7078800, -74.4296000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Long Hill (-74.4296, 40.70788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Long Hill. The current time is 03:01:14.

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.