How far is North Arlington, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Arlington and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Arlington and Edison.
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Start on Beaver Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Belleville Turnpike
3260 ft · 1 min · Belleville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Main Street
3014 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 21 South: Newark
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 East, I 280 West: Harrison, Jersey City, The Oranges
15 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Oraton Parkway, Clinton Street, East Orange
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Oraton Parkway
1494 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
671 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left 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 North Arlington 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 North Arlington 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 North Arlington to Edison?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from North Arlington and 17.8 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Edison. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.12 km).
#1 North Arlington
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,609 |
| Coordinates | 40.7884300, -74.1332000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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