How far is Rumson, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Rumson, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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 New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rumson and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumson and Edison.
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Start on Black Point Road
45 m · 12 sec · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto East River Road
1069 ft · 31 sec · East River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
829 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Avenue of Two Rivers
2055 ft · 59 sec · Avenue of Two Rivers
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Turn right onto Rumson Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 56 sec · Pinckney Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway
983 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
9.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
564 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
1740 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 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 Rumson 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
9.42 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rumson 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 Rumson to Edison?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Rumson and 14.5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:58 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 Rumson and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Matawan
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 Matawan.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rumson and Edison. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.57 km).
#1 Rumson
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,671 |
| Coordinates | 40.3720500, -73.9990300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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