How far is Irvington, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Irvington, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvington and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Edison.
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Start on Stuyvesant Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Turn left onto Lyons Avenue
1568 ft · 39 sec · Lyons Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
145 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 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 Irvington 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Irvington and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Edison?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Irvington and 10.6 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Irvington and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Rahway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Edison. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.07 km).
#1 Irvington
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 54,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.7323200, -74.2348700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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