How far is Highlands, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Highlands, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands and Edison.
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Start on Sea Drift Avenue
24 m · 11 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
788 ft · 27 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto Waterwitch Avenue
149 m · 13 sec · Waterwitch Avenue
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Continue on Linden Avenue
1541 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Navesink Avenue
1352 ft · 28 sec · Navesink Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 West: Highlands
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
1818 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
2677 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highlands and Edison.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
12.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Highlands 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 Highlands to Edison?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Highlands and 15.7 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Highlands and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands and Edison. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.81 km).
#1 Highlands
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.4037200, -73.9915300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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