How far is Oradell, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Oradell, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
43.15 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.19 mi
58.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.15 mi
Kilometers
69.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Oradell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oradell
2026-04-18T13:02
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oradell
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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Oradell
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Edison
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oradell and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Lotus Avenue

    61 m · 11 sec · Lotus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminole Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · Seminole Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking

    101 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    744 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South

    770 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto From Road

    559 ft · 12 sec · From Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1908 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    32.1 mi · 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oradell 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
32.1 mi · 74%
US 1 South
5.38 mi · 12%
Oradell Avenue
1.66 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
GSP South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

32.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 27m from Oradell
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oradell and Partly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oradell to Edison?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Oradell and 21.6 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oradell and Partly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oradell and Edison. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).

Oradell

#1 Oradell

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population8,094
Coordinates40.9587100, -74.0368100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Lotus Avenue (-74.036695, 40.95895)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oradell and Edison. The current time is 13:02:06.

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.