How far is Edison, NJ from River Edge, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to River Edge, NJ is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and River Edge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and River Edge.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
1276 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2172 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
80 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.4 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
631 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on East Kennedy Street
1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
2 mi · 3 min · South River Street
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Turn slight right
1414 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn left onto Manning Avenue
153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue
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Turn right onto Bogert Road
122 m · 23 sec · Bogert Road
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Turn left onto Concord Drive
1057 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and River Edge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to River Edge?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Edison and 21.2 miles from River Edge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near River Edge.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and River Edge. Straight-line distance: 34.39 mi (55.34 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Edge
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 11,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9287100, -74.0398600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Edge (-74.03986, 40.92871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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