How far is Netcong, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Netcong, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
38.28 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.61 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Netcong
Thu, May 7, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Netcong
2026-05-07T11:12
Arrive Edison
Thu, May 7, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Netcong
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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Netcong
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Edison
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

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

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Netcong 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
17.8 mi · 47%
I 287 South
16.3 mi · 43%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Plainfield Avenue
0.85 mi · 2%
CR 529
0.22 mi · 1%
Reed Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 25m from Netcong
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Netcong and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Netcong to Edison?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Netcong and 19.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Netcong and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Netcong and Edison. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.03 km).

Netcong

#1 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.706662, 40.898986)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Netcong and Edison. The current time is 11:12:25.

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.