How far is Milford, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
45.73 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36 mi
57.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36 mi
Kilometers
57.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.59 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Readington
NJ

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

From Milford
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Edison
24.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Milford and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frenchtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    536 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kingwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    108 m · 7 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2347 ft · 47 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Parker Avenue

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Parker Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue

    93 m · 6 sec · Packer Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue

    1105 ft · 23 sec · Packer Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    117 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    851 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US 202

    13.3 mi · 19 min · US 202

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville

    140 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York

    945 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    2180 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

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

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
13.5 mi · 30%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10.2 mi · 22%
I 287 South
8.67 mi · 19%
US 22 East
2.54 mi · 6%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Merge slight right onto US 202

13.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 27m from Milford
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford 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 Milford to Edison?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Milford and 24.2 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Readington

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Edison. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.94 km).

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#1 Milford

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,176
Coordinates40.5687100, -75.0946200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-75.094597, 40.568651)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.95 $7.98 $15.95
Diesel $5.98 $9.63 $19.26

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 Milford and Edison. The current time is 03:30:33.

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.