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

The driving distance from Ocean Gate, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
59.89 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.45 mi
69.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.89 mi
Kilometers
96.38 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Gate
2026-04-19T03:18
Arrive Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Gate
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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Ocean Gate
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Edison
32.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Ocean Gate and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lakewood Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue

    1964 ft · 43 sec · East Bayview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue

    153 m · 20 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Chelsea Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Chelsea Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    671 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bayside Avenue

    1860 ft · 37 sec · Bayside Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Club House Road

    672 ft · 13 sec · Club House Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Club House Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Compass Avenue

    1494 ft · 44 sec · Compass Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Starboard Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic City Boulevard

    1024 ft · 19 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

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

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  37. 37

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Gate 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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 36%
Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 25%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 14%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
West Chelsea Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 33m from Ocean Gate
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate to Edison?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Ocean Gate and 32.2 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ocean Gate and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Gate and Edison. Straight-line distance: 43.45 mi (69.93 km).

Ocean Gate

#1 Ocean Gate

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.1337500
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 Lakewood Avenue (-74.133751, 39.926767)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 Ocean Gate and Edison. The current time is 03:18:49.

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.