How far is Edison, NJ from Seaside Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Seaside Heights, NJ is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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 Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Seaside Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Seaside Heights.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
643 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
724 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 18
21.4 mi · 28 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
567 ft · 10 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Anna O Hankins Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Anna O Hankins Boulevard
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
869 ft · 27 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Hiering Avenue
1178 ft · 32 sec · Hiering Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Terrace
1492 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Terrace
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Turn right onto Sheridan Avenue
623 ft · 27 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Seaside Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 18
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
21.4 mi · 00h 28m
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 Seaside Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Seaside Heights?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Edison and 25.1 miles from Seaside Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Seaside Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Seaside Heights. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.06 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 Seaside Heights
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.9442900, -74.0729100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside Heights (-74.07291, 39.94429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
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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