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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.95 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.97 mi
141.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.95 mi
Kilometers
159.24 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Middletown
50.5 mi
01h 00m
To Edison
48.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tuckahoe Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Tuckahoe Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Cumberland Road

    572 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    745 ft · 19 sec · Harding Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 54 North

    2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29.1 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

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

    99 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  32. 32

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29.1 mi · 29%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 18%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 17%
Tuckahoe Road
14.9 mi · 15%
12th Street
6.09 mi · 6%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
01h 00m from Middletown
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisuretowne, 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 Leisuretowne.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Edison. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.57 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-74.743576, 39.271289)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Edison. The current time is 23:55:20.

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.