How far is Edison, NJ from Palmyra, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Palmyra, NJ is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.47 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.01 mi
77.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.47 mi
Kilometers
89.27 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Tue, May 26, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-05-26T16:07
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Edison
27.7 mi
00h 38m
To Palmyra
27.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Palmyra.

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    3247 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

    1791 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington

    2546 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Warren Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East

  22. 22

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pavilion Avenue

    1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    44 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Street

    897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue

    1601 ft · 46 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Temple Boulevard

    959 ft · 26 sec · Temple Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Firth Lane

    24 m · 10 sec · Firth Lane

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto West 2nd Street

    50 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 57%
Burlington Pike
4.48 mi · 8%
I 95 South
3.74 mi · 7%
Broad Street
2.59 mi · 5%
Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 4%
Warren Street East
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 38m from Edison
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Palmyra?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Edison and 27.8 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Edison and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.27 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Palmyra

#2 Palmyra

Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population7,135
Coordinates40.0070600, -75.0282300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Palmyra (-75.02823, 40.00706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Palmyra. The current time is 16:07:30.

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.