How far is Edison, NJ from Rochelle Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Rochelle Park, NJ is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 00h 57m.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Rochelle Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Rochelle Park.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton
1145 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: New York City
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook, Saddle River Road
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi
2233 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, Lodi
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
918 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Rochelle Avenue
2899 ft · 1 min · Rochelle Avenue
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Turn right onto Oldis Street
22 m · 3 sec · Oldis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oldis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Rochelle Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain leaving Edison and Rain Showers near Rochelle Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Rochelle Park?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Edison and 18.5 miles from Rochelle Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Edison and Rain Showers near Rochelle Park.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
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 Irvington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Rochelle Park. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 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 Rochelle Park
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.9073200, -74.0751400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochelle Park (-74.07514, 40.90732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.04 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
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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