How far is Hackettstown, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Hackettstown, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.25 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.84 mi
51.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.84 mi
Kilometers
51.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.78 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hackettstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackettstown
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackettstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hackettstown
20.1 mi
00h 29m
To Edison
20.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Hackettstown and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    21 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2315 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Schooley's Mountain Road

    2434 ft · 41 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Schooley's Mountain Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Schooley's Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Mill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Route 24

    1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2918 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto US Highway 206

    9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
16.3 mi · 41%
US Highway 206
9.66 mi · 24%
Schooley's Mountain Road
5.06 mi · 13%
East Mill Road
2.55 mi · 6%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Mountain Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Keep slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 29m from Hackettstown
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hackettstown and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.1 miles from Hackettstown and 20.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hackettstown and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedminster, 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 Bedminster.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackettstown and Edison. Straight-line distance: 31.84 mi (51.24 km).

Hackettstown

#1 Hackettstown

Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,372
Coordinates40.8539900, -74.8290600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-74.829182, 40.854009)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackettstown and Edison. The current time is 00:23:31.

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.