How far is North Wildwood, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from North Wildwood, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
133.97 mi
02h 14m
Flight
106.88 mi
172.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.97 mi
Kilometers
215.61 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wildwood
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wildwood
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
Lincoln Park
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From North Wildwood
65.1 mi
01h 07m
To Edison
68.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 North Wildwood and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 31 sec · East 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2884 ft · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  29. 29

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wildwood 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
90.8 mi · 68%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 16%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 6%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.15 mi · 2%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 1%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Park
01h 07m from North Wildwood
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wildwood 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 Wildwood to Edison?

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from North Wildwood and 68.9 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wildwood and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

42 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

45 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

49 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wildwood and Edison. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172.01 km).

North Wildwood

#1 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: East 12th Avenue (-74.799326, 39.000674)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.9 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.65
9.46 gal · 35.8 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.33 $38.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.75 $43.51
Premium $4.95 $23.43 $46.86
Diesel $5.98 $28.29 $56.57

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 North Wildwood and Edison. The current time is 06:56:50.

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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.