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

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
133.07 mi
02h 41m
Flight
106.88 mi
172.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.07 mi
Kilometers
214.15 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wildwood
Sat, Apr 11, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 11, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-11T08:41
Arrive North Wildwood
Sat, Apr 11, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Lincoln Park
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Edison
66.5 mi
01h 20m
To North Wildwood
66.5 mi
01h 20m

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
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP

    1276 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
121 mi · 91%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 3%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 1%
West Spruce Avenue
0.54 mi
New Jersey Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

119 mi · 02h 18m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Park
01h 20m from Edison
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near North Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Edison and 66.5 miles from North Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near North Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincoln Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln Park.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

42 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

45 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

49 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172.01 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 North Wildwood. The current time is 08:41:09.

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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.