How far is Hazlet, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Hazlet, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
18.94 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.63 mi
21.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.94 mi
Kilometers
30.48 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hazlet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlet
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
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 Hazlet
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 Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Hazlet
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Edison
10.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Hazlet and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmdel Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Holmdel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    128 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    1818 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440

    2621 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick

    2677 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlet 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 440
4.43 mi · 23%
Lincoln Highway
1.77 mi · 9%
Holmdel Road
0.51 mi · 3%
NJ 27 South
0.51 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
NJ 440 South
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.53 mi · 00h 14m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 12m from Hazlet
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hazlet 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 Hazlet to Edison?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hazlet and 10.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlet and Edison. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.94 km).

Hazlet

#1 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmdel Road (-74.191096, 40.41565)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Hazlet and Edison. The current time is 00:31:18.

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.