How far is Edison, NJ from Moorestown, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Moorestown, NJ is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.3 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.29 mi
76.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.3 mi
Kilometers
85.78 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorestown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-11T08:41
Arrive Moorestown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Edison
26.7 mi
00h 34m
To Moorestown
26.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Moorestown.

  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 · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    3247 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    83 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    923 ft · 16 sec · Connector Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rising Sun Road

    2992 ft · 56 sec · Rising Sun Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South

    967 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    110 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2659 ft · 56 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    152 m · 12 sec · Chester Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · East 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi · 54%
I 295 South
15.4 mi · 29%
NJ 38
1.35 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
US 206
0.79 mi · 1%
State Route 18
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 34m from Edison
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edison and Sunny near Moorestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Moorestown?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Edison and 26.7 miles from Moorestown.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edison and Sunny near Moorestown.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Moorestown. Straight-line distance: 47.29 mi (76.1 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Moorestown

#2 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Moorestown (-74.94267, 39.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Moorestown. The current time is 08:41:09.

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.