How far is Edison, NJ from Sea Isle City, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Sea Isle City, NJ is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
119.99 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.5 mi
153.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.99 mi
Kilometers
193.11 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sea Isle City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Sea Isle City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
60 mi
01h 12m
To Sea Isle City
60 mi
01h 12m

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
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Sea Isle City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Sea Isle City.

  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

    107.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

    1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Sea Isle Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1826 ft · 34 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Landis Avenue

    869 ft · 19 sec · Landis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 44th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · 44th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 44th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Sea Isle City.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
110 mi · 92%
I 287 South
4.03 mi · 3%
Sea Isle Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi
GSP South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

108 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
01h 12m from Edison
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Edison and Rain Showers Likely near Sea Isle City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Sea Isle City?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Edison and 60 miles from Sea Isle City.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edison and Rain Showers Likely near Sea Isle City.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Sea Isle City. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.69 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Sea Isle City

#2 Sea Isle City

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,029
Coordinates39.1534500, -74.6929400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Sea Isle City (-74.69294, 39.15345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $17.28
Round trip
$34.57
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.28 $34.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $4.95 $20.96 $41.91
Diesel $5.98 $25.30 $50.59

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 Sea Isle City. The current time is 09:44:21.

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.