How far is Edison, NJ from North Caldwell, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.64 mi
00h 56m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.64 mi
Kilometers
54.14 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive North Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Edison
16.8 mi
00h 28m
To North Caldwell
16.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and North Caldwell.

  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

    2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    604 ft · 25 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Smull Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Smull Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2263 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road

    721 ft · 22 sec · East Greenbrook Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
14.4 mi · 43%
Essex Freeway
6.91 mi · 21%
Lincoln Highway
3.58 mi · 11%
Middlesex Avenue
2.01 mi · 6%
Roseland Avenue
1.62 mi · 5%
Smull Avenue
1.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 28m from Edison
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to North Caldwell?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Edison and 16.8 miles from North Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and North Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.61 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
North Caldwell

#2 North Caldwell

Town

Population6,641
Coordinates40.8648200, -74.2582000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: North Caldwell (-74.2582, 40.86482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and North Caldwell. The current time is 04:36:44.

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.