How far is Edison, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
108.72 mi
02h 15m
Flight
86.18 mi
138.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.18 mi
Kilometers
138.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.72 mi
Kilometers
174.96 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T02:57
Arrive Ocean City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
54.4 mi
01h 07m
To Ocean City
54.4 mi
01h 07m

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
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Ocean City.

  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

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City

    2853 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Laurel Drive

    3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevard

    3265 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevad

    2.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevad

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
97.5 mi · 90%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 4%
MacArthur Boulevad
2.57 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
MacArthur Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
West Laurel Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

95 mi · 01h 50m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 07m from Edison
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Ocean City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Ocean City?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Edison and 54.4 miles from Ocean City.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Ocean City.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 86.18 mi (138.7 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Ocean City

#2 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.69 $31.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.66 $35.32
Premium $4.95 $19.02 $38.05
Diesel $5.98 $22.96 $45.93

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 Ocean City. The current time is 02:57:40.

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.