How far is Long Hill, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Long Hill, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Hill and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Edison.
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Start on Long Hill Lane
112 m · 22 sec · Long Hill Lane
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Turn left onto Mountainview Road
58 m · 13 sec · Mountainview Road
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1904 ft · 46 sec · Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road
144 m · 14 sec · Bonnie Burn Road
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Take the ramp straight
79 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right 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 Long Hill 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.
Bonnie Burn Road
Merge slight left
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Long Hill and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Hill to Edison?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Long Hill and 9.6 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Hill and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
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 Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Edison. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.09 km).
#1 Long Hill
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 8,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -74.4296000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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