How far is Montague, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Montague, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montague and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montague and Edison.
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Start on River Road
10 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
147 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
142 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on Route 206
2 mi · 3 min · Route 206
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right 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 Montague 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.
US 206 South
Continue straight
17.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montague and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montague to Edison?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Budd Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Montague and 46 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montague and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Budd Lake
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 Budd Lake.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Edison. Straight-line distance: 57.74 mi (92.93 km).
#1 Montague
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.3031500, -74.7935000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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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