How far is Ocean County, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean County, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
62.16 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.9 mi
73.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.9 mi
Kilometers
73.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.16 mi
Kilometers
100.04 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Tue, Oct 13, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Ocean County
Tue, Oct 13, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean County
2026-10-13T16:16
Arrive Edison
Tue, Oct 13, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean County
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Ocean County
29.2 mi
00h 30m
To Edison
32.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean County and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Lacey Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lacey Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    1509 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

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

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

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

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean County 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
22.1 mi · 36%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 35%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 13%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 3%
Lacey Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 30m from Ocean County
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ocean County 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 Ocean County to Edison?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Ocean County and 32.9 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean County and Edison. Straight-line distance: 45.9 mi (73.87 km).

Ocean County

#1 Ocean County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population614,237
Coordinates39.8660000, -74.2500300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Lacey Road (-74.246789, 39.872172)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $5.18 $11.33 $22.67
Diesel $6.32 $13.85 $27.69

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean County and Edison. The current time is 16:16:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.