How far is Edison, NJ from Margate City, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Margate City, NJ is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Margate City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Margate City.
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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
89.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 46 sec · East Mill Road
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ventnor Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Margate City.
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
89.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Margate City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Margate City?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Edison and 52.4 miles from Margate City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Margate City.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge
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 Silver Ridge.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Margate City. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.64 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 Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,865 |
| Coordinates | 39.3278900, -74.5034900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate City (-74.50349, 39.32789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.02 | $34.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.13 | $44.25 |
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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