How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Edison, NJ?

Fastest route

The distance between Robbinsville Township, New Jersey and Edison, New Jersey is approximately 27.1 miles (43.6 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 48 minutes. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:

Directions

  • Head west on US-130 S toward US-130 N.
  • Continue on US-130 N to Edison.
  • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-130 N.
  • Keep left to stay on US-130 N.
  • Pass by Dairy Queen (Treat) (on the right in 5.3 mi).
  • Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto US-1 N via the ramp to Newark.
  • Continue straight to stay on US-1 N.
  • Take Woodbridge Ave, Duclos Ln, Suttons Ln, and Central Ave to Reed Street.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Consider checking the traffic conditions before you start your journey.
  • ⚠️ Stay in the left lanes when turning left onto US-130 N.
  • 🛣️ Follow the signs for County Road 514 W/Highland Pk when transitioning from Woodbridge Ave.
  • 🚦 Be aware of any traffic signals or signs along the way.
  • 🗺️ Use a reliable navigation system or GPS to guide you through the route.
  • ⛽ It's always a good idea to have enough fuel in your vehicle before embarking on a trip.
  • 🚧 Pay attention to road signs and any construction or detour information that may affect your route.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.02 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.68 mi
38.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.68 mi
Kilometers
38.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Robbinsville
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Edison
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    549 ft · 17 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    15.2 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18

  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 Robbinsville 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
15.2 mi · 49%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 6%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 5%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 4%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 2%
NJ 18
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 19m from Robbinsville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Robbinsville and 17.3 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Edison. Straight-line distance: 23.68 mi (38.11 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsville and Edison. The current time is 00:45:31.

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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.