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

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Ocean Gate, NJ is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 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
58.07 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.45 mi
69.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.46 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 Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-19T05:04
Arrive Ocean Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM 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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
29 mi
00h 38m
To Ocean Gate
29 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.4 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    551 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    72 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lakehurst Road

    1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakehurst Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    1334 ft · 29 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Starboard Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Compass Avenue

    1494 ft · 39 sec · Compass Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Club House Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Club House Road

    589 ft · 12 sec · Club House Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bayside Avenue

    1902 ft · 38 sec · Bayside Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  26. 26

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

    98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    671 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Chelsea Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Chelsea Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue

    1964 ft · 41 sec · East Bayview Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Stone Harbor Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Lakewood Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.9 mi · 79%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 3%
Chelsea Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2%
Atlantic City Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

43.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
+14.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 38m from Edison
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Edison and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Edison and 29 miles from Ocean Gate.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edison and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ocean Gate. Straight-line distance: 43.45 mi (69.93 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Ocean Gate

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.1337500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Ocean Gate (-74.13375, 39.92679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Ocean Gate. The current time is 05:04:43.

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.