How far is Neptune City, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Neptune City, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
38.66 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.21 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Neptune City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neptune City
2026-04-22T07:06
Arrive Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neptune City
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 Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Neptune City
18.5 mi
00h 23m
To Edison
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Neptune City and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neptune City and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 35

    656 ft · 11 sec · Route 35

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Morris Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Morris Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sylvania Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neptune City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
32.1 mi · 83%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 5%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Route 35
0.12 mi
Reed Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 23m from Neptune City
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Neptune City 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 Neptune City to Edison?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 Neptune City and 20.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neptune City and Edison. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.11 km).

Neptune City

#1 Neptune City

Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,594
Coordinates40.2001100, -74.0279200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Avenue (-74.027926, 40.200097)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Neptune City and Edison. The current time is 07:06:16.

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.