How far is Point Pleasant, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Point Pleasant, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
45.68 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.13 mi
56.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.13 mi
Kilometers
56.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Fri, Sep 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Point Pleasant
Fri, Sep 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Pleasant
2026-09-18T06:32
Arrive Edison
Fri, Sep 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Pleasant
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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Point Pleasant
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Edison
25 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakewood Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Lakewood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Herbertsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Herbertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1017 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 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 Point Pleasant 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 47%
Herbertsville Road
14.2 mi · 31%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 4%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Reed Street
0.1 mi
Central Avenue
0.07 mi
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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 26m from Point Pleasant
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Point Pleasant and Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to Edison?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Point Pleasant and 25 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Point Pleasant and Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and Edison. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.53 km).

Point Pleasant

#1 Point Pleasant

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population18,902
Coordinates40.0831700, -74.0681900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood Road (-74.068064, 40.082972)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.25
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.12 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.01 $16.02
Premium $5.27 $8.48 $16.95
Diesel $6.22 $10.02 $20.03

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Pleasant and Edison. The current time is 06:32:50.

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.