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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.48 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.74 mi
92.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.48 mi
Kilometers
131.13 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Budd Lake
NJ

Census designated place

From Montague
35.4 mi
00h 47m
To Edison
46 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    10 mi · 15 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

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

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 22%
I 287 South
16.3 mi · 20%
River Road
13 mi · 16%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 9%
Morris Turnpike
4.14 mi · 5%
Route 206
4.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Budd Lake
00h 47m from Montague
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Metropark station

48 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

49 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

50 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Edison. Straight-line distance: 57.74 mi (92.93 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-74.793499, 41.30315)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.45
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Edison. The current time is 04:59:58.

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.