How far is Edison, NJ from West Windsor, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to West Windsor, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and West Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and West Windsor.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
104 m · 8 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
25 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Turn right onto Clarksville Road
1081 ft · 34 sec · Clarksville Road
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Turn left onto Penn Lyle Road
1609 ft · 49 sec · Penn Lyle Road
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Turn left onto Canoe Brook Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Canoe Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Princeton Place
115 m · 22 sec · Princeton Place
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Turn left onto Ziff Lane
145 m · 21 sec · Ziff Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ziff Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and West Windsor.
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.
Plainfield Avenue
Continue straight
9.51 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to West Windsor?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Edison and 11 miles from West Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Edison and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and West Windsor. Straight-line distance: 18.51 mi (29.79 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 West Windsor
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3020500, -74.6190500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Windsor (-74.61905, 40.30205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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