How far is Edison, NJ from Wharton, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Wharton, NJ is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Wharton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Wharton.
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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 · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Dover - Chester Road
4 mi · 6 min · Dover - Chester Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Church Road
1938 ft · 35 sec · Quaker Church Road
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Blackwell Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Continue on West Blackwell Street
909 ft · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Turn slight right
2825 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2772 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Wharton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Wharton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Wharton?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Edison and 21.1 miles from Wharton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.02 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 Wharton
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 40.8931500, -74.5818300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wharton (-74.58183, 40.89315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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