How far is Manville, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Manville, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
13.52 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.35 mi
15.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.52 mi
Kilometers
21.76 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Manville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manville
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manville
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Manville
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Edison
6.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Manville and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Camplain Road

    40 m · 12 sec · West Camplain Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wilhousky Street

    664 ft · 16 sec · Wilhousky Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Manville Causeway

    1893 ft · 46 sec · Manville Causeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Weston Canal Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Weston Canal Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South

    2538 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manville 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
6.3 mi · 47%
Weston Canal Road
2.63 mi · 19%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 15%
Plainfield Avenue
0.85 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.72 mi · 5%
Manville Causeway
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

5.82 mi · 00h 07m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 11m from Manville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manville 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 Manville to Edison?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Manville and 6.8 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manville and Edison. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.04 km).

Manville

#1 Manville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,046
Coordinates40.5409400, -74.5876600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.587667, 40.54097)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 Manville and Edison. The current time is 05:12:35.

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.