How far is Fanwood, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Fanwood, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
11.2 mi
00h 26m
Flight
8.57 mi
13.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.57 mi
Kilometers
13.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.2 mi
Kilometers
18.03 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanwood
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fanwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
South Plainfield
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Fanwood
5.7 mi
00h 13m
To Edison
5.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    41 m · 14 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Martine Avenue

    576 ft · 23 sec · South Martine Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto La Grande Avenue

    3220 ft · 1 min · La Grande Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 7th Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1037 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    1980 ft · 40 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Durham Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Durham Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Durham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Durham Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Stelton Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stelton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodland Avenue
2.21 mi · 20%
Stelton Road
1.32 mi · 12%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.29 mi · 11%
Maple Avenue
1.2 mi · 11%
Durham Avenue
1.18 mi · 11%
New Durham Road
1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Woodland Avenue

Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

2.21 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Plainfield
00h 13m from Fanwood
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Fanwood and 5.5 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Edison is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Plainfield.

RAIL

Metropark station

7 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Edison. Straight-line distance: 8.57 mi (13.8 km).

Fanwood

#1 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: South Avenue (-74.383524, 40.640998)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fanwood and Edison. The current time is 02:24:09.

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.