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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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.
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Start on East Lakewood Avenue
12 m · 7 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
76 m · 16 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue
1964 ft · 43 sec · East Bayview Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue
153 m · 20 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue
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Turn left onto West Chelsea Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Chelsea Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
671 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Station Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Bayside Avenue
1860 ft · 37 sec · Bayside Avenue
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Continue on Club House Road
672 ft · 13 sec · Club House Road
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Continue on Club House Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive
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Continue on Compass Avenue
1494 ft · 44 sec · Compass Avenue
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Turn left onto Starboard Street
933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic City Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic City Boulevard
1024 ft · 19 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 37 West
753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
2538 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
15 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
1389 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1311 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1359 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1922 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 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 Ocean Gate 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ocean Gate and Rain 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.29 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 near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
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).
#1 Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.1337500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $13.36 | $26.73 |
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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