How far is Middletown, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Edison.
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Start on Washington Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Tuckahoe Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Turn slight right onto Cumberland Road
572 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Road
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Turn left onto Harding Highway
745 ft · 19 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Blue Anchor Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
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Continue on Hammonton Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road
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Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
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Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North
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Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right
153 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
152 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1897 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2283 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.1 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18
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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 Middletown 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Edison?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Middletown and 48.4 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne
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 Leisuretowne.
Atco, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Edison. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.57 km).
#1 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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