How far is Linwood, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Linwood, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.29 mi
01h 48m
Flight
81.91 mi
131.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.91 mi
Kilometers
131.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.29 mi
Kilometers
169.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Linwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
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
Toms River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Linwood
50.4 mi
00h 54m
To Edison
54.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Tilton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.3 mi · 58%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 20%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 8%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 2%
Tilton Road
2.09 mi · 2%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toms River
00h 54m from Linwood
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Linwood 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 Linwood to Edison?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Linwood and 54.9 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Linwood and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toms River, 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 Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

54 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

61 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

63 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Edison. Straight-line distance: 81.91 mi (131.82 km).

Linwood

#1 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Shore Road (-74.575212, 39.339821)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 Linwood and Edison. The current time is 01:52:12.

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.