How far is Fair Lawn, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Fair Lawn, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Lawn and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn and Edison.
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Start on 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2859 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
158 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP Toll South
1657 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Lawn and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fair Lawn and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Lawn to Edison?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Fair Lawn and 21.7 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fair Lawn and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Lawn and Edison. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).
#1 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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