How far is Montvale, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Montvale, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
50.93 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.78 mi
67.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.78 mi
Kilometers
67.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.96 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montvale
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montvale
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Montvale
24.5 mi
00h 31m
To Edison
26.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montvale and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1754 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westwood Avenue

    1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oradell Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking

    101 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    744 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South

    770 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto From Road

    559 ft · 12 sec · From Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1908 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    32.1 mi · 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montvale and Edison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
32.1 mi · 63%
US 1 South
5.38 mi · 11%
South Kinderkamack Road
3.35 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Forest Avenue
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

32.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 31m from Montvale
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montvale 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 Montvale to Edison?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Montvale and 26.4 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montvale and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montvale and Edison. Straight-line distance: 41.78 mi (67.24 km).

Montvale

#1 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Avenue (-74.022869, 41.046497)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montvale and Edison. The current time is 22:46:42.

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.