How far is Rochelle Park, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Rochelle Park, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
38.23 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.13 mi
51.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.23 mi
Kilometers
61.53 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 PM EDT
Return by in Rochelle Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochelle Park
2026-04-18T17:28
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochelle Park
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
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Rochelle Park
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Edison
19.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Rochelle Park and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochelle Park and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Oldis Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Oldis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rochelle Avenue

    2899 ft · 1 min · Rochelle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    918 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saddle River Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Saddle River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1748 ft · 22 sec · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South

    2853 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    27.8 mi · 39 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 Rochelle Park 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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.8 mi · 73%
US 1 South
5.38 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Rochelle Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

27.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 24m from Rochelle Park
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rochelle Park 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 Rochelle Park to Edison?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Rochelle Park and 19.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.6 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 12.7 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 4.1 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 12.8 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 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 Rochelle Park and Edison. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 km).

Rochelle Park

#1 Rochelle Park

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,540
Coordinates40.9073200, -74.0751400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Oldis Street (-74.075258, 40.907206)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 Rochelle Park and Edison. The current time is 17:28:38.

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.