How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perth Amboy and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and Edison.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
747 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto State Street
667 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
151 m · 16 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn slight right onto New Brunswick Avenue
2515 ft · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Waltrous Avenue
85 m · 8 sec · Waltrous Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJTP, GSP South
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 27 South: New Brunswick
2677 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 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 Perth Amboy 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.
NJTP
Merge slight left
3.31 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Perth Amboy and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perth Amboy to Edison?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Perth Amboy and 5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Perth Amboy and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perth Amboy and Edison. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 km).
#1 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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