How far is Margate City, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Margate City, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Margate City and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City and Edison.
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Start on Ventnor Avenue
3 m · 4 sec · Ventnor Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Tilton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Turn right onto Fire Road
2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
1389 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1311 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1359 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1922 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 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 Margate City and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Margate City 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 Margate City to Edison?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Margate City and 55.7 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Margate City and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Margate City and Edison. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.64 km).
#1 Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,865 |
| Coordinates | 39.3278900, -74.5034900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
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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