How far is Monmouth Beach, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monmouth Beach and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach and Edison.
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Start on Riverdale Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard North
3219 ft · 1 min · Ocean Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Joline Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Joline Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
2962 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
2514 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 30 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 Monmouth Beach 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.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Cloudy leaving Monmouth Beach 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 Monmouth Beach to Edison?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Monmouth Beach and 15.1 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monmouth Beach and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near East Freehold
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 East Freehold.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth Beach and Edison. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).
#1 Monmouth Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3303900, -73.9815300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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