How far is Edison, NJ from Westfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Westfield, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.17 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.27 mi
16.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.27 mi
Kilometers
16.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.81 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Westfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Edison
7.1 mi
00h 15m
To Westfield
7.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    781 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

    596 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    1726 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1408 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
3.74 mi · 26%
Lincoln Highway
3.58 mi · 25%
Central Avenue
2.98 mi · 21%
Middlesex Avenue
2.01 mi · 14%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

3.74 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 15m from Edison
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Edison and 7.1 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Westfield (-74.34737, 40.65899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Westfield. The current time is 12:49:31.

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.