How far is Rockaway, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Rockaway, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway and Edison.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
103 m · 6 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1748 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Halsey Avenue
150 m · 10 sec · Halsey Avenue
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Continue on Hibernia Avenue
626 ft · 11 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue
1077 ft · 18 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right 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 Rockaway and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
21 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockaway 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 Rockaway to Edison?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Rockaway and 23 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockaway and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Far Hills
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 Far Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway and Edison. Straight-line distance: 26.96 mi (43.39 km).
#1 Rockaway
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012100, -74.5143200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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