How far is Harding, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Harding, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.82 mi
01h 28m
Flight
71.17 mi
114.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.82 mi
Kilometers
128.46 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Harding
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harding
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harding
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Harding
39.8 mi
00h 44m
To Edison
40 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

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 Harding and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Grove Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elk Road

    595 ft · 15 sec · Elk Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    3207 ft · 55 sec · Buck Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harding 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
56.8 mi · 71%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 16%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 mi · 1%
West Clements Bridge Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 44m from Harding
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harding 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 Harding to Edison?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Harding and 40 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harding and Edison. Straight-line distance: 71.17 mi (114.53 km).

Harding

#1 Harding

Township of New Jersey

Population3,752
Coordinates39.6434500, -75.1218400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Grove Road (-75.121506, 39.643588)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.95 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.98 $16.86 $33.73

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 Harding and Edison. The current time is 01:08:32.

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.