How far is Harrington Park, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Harrington Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.75 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.3 mi
63.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.3 mi
Kilometers
63.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.75 mi
Kilometers
80.07 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington Park
2026-04-19T07:31
Arrive Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrington Park
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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Harrington Park
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Edison
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrington Park and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on La Roche Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    17.7 mi · 22 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Old Post Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrington Park 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
28.2 mi · 57%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.04 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 4%
Woodbridge Avenue
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

17.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 33m from Harrington Park
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harrington Park and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrington Park to Edison?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Harrington Park and 27 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harrington Park and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington Park and Edison. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.24 km).

Harrington Park

#1 Harrington Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.9837100, -73.9798600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: La Roche Avenue (-73.979872, 40.983727)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrington Park and Edison. The current time is 07:31:47.

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.