How far is Lawrence, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Lawrence, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
24.38 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22 mi
35.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22 mi
Kilometers
35.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Lawrence
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Edison
12.2 mi
00h 19m

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
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 Lawrence and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fountayne Boulevard

    19 m · 9 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road

    1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1325 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
16.1 mi · 66%
Newark|Newark
4.62 mi · 19%
Quaker Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 6%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 5%
Lawrence Station Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Reed Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 00h 23m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 19m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence 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 Lawrence to Edison?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lawrence and 12.2 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kendall Park, 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 Kendall Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Edison. Straight-line distance: 22 mi (35.41 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population32,595
Coordinates40.2740000, -74.6796000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Fountayne Boulevard (-74.679528, 40.27403)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 Lawrence and Edison. The current time is 03:24:26.

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.