How far is Edison, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.58 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.4 mi
53.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.58 mi
Kilometers
63.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teaneck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Teaneck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Edison
19.8 mi
00h 29m
To Teaneck
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

    2172 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Teaneck Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 4 West, GSP: Paterson, U Turn

    113 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward Belle Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue

    738 ft · 30 sec · Belle Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Laurelton Parkway

    98 m · 21 sec · West Laurelton Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
17.4 mi · 44%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 32%
I 287 South
2.24 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Leonia
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 29m from Edison
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Edison and 19.8 miles from Teaneck.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 33.4 mi (53.76 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Teaneck. The current time is 00:34:22.

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.