How far is Edison, NJ from Medford Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Medford Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Medford Lakes.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
643 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
724 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 18
3247 ft · 1 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass
2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Stokes Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
1178 ft · 57 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn left onto Bowker Road
109 m · 16 sec · Bowker Road
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Turn right onto Big Look Trail
689 ft · 36 sec · Big Look Trail
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Turn left onto Indian Trail
131 m · 19 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Medford Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Medford Lakes?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Edison and 28.6 miles from Medford Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Medford Lakes. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 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 Medford Lakes
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.8584500, -74.8029400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford Lakes (-74.80294, 39.85845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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