How far is Rutherford, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Rutherford, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutherford and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutherford and Edison.
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Start on Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Marginal Road
606 ft · 10 sec · Marginal Road
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 3 West
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 East, I 280 West: Harrison, Jersey City, The Oranges
15 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Oraton Parkway, Clinton Street, East Orange
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Oraton Parkway
1494 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South
671 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 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 Rutherford 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
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rutherford 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 Rutherford to Edison?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Rutherford and 18.2 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rutherford and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
The City of Rahway
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutherford and Edison. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).
#1 Rutherford
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 18,209 |
| Coordinates | 40.8264900, -74.1068100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
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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