How far is Edison, NJ from Vernon, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Vernon, NJ is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Vernon.
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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
3247 ft · 1 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2533 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto Berlin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road
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Continue on Potter Street
654 ft · 13 sec · Potter Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
1301 ft · 24 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left
20 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ellis Street
132 m · 20 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Vernon.
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
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Vernon?
The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Edison and 30.2 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.85 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 Vernon
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
| Population | 21,879 |
| Coordinates | 39.8973400, -75.0318400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-75.03184, 39.89734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
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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