How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
58.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
50.07 mi
80.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.07 mi
Kilometers
80.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.29 mi
Kilometers
93.81 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford Lakes
2026-04-18T06:57
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford Lakes
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Medford Lakes
28.6 mi
00h 36m
To Edison
29.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford Lakes and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  29. 29

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford Lakes 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
38.8 mi · 67%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 5%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.53 mi · 4%
Stokes Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 4%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 36m from Medford Lakes
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes to Edison?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Medford Lakes and 29.7 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford Lakes and Partly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Edison. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 km).

Medford Lakes

#1 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Trail (-74.802787, 39.858229)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford Lakes and Edison. The current time is 06:57:16.

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.