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

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Ocean County, NJ is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
61.16 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.9 mi
73.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.9 mi
Kilometers
73.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean County
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Tue, Oct 13, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-10-13T15:13
Arrive Ocean County
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
30.6 mi
00h 38m
To Ocean County
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Forked River

    1814 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lacey Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lacey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
52.4 mi · 86%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 3%
Lacey Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

49.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 38m from Edison
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Ocean County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Edison and 30.6 miles from Ocean County.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, 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 Hamilton.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ocean County. Straight-line distance: 45.9 mi (73.87 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Ocean County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population614,237
Coordinates39.8660000, -74.2500300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Ocean County (-74.25003, 39.866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $5.18 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $6.32 $13.66 $27.32

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Ocean County. The current time is 15:13:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.