How far is Edison, NJ from Metuchen, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Metuchen, NJ is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Metuchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Metuchen.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middlesex Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Metuchen.
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.
Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.07 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Metuchen?
The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Edison and 1.8 miles from Metuchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Metuchen. Straight-line distance: 3.08 mi (4.95 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 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.5431600, -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metuchen (-74.3632, 40.54316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
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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