How far is Salem, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
95.77 mi
01h 41m
Flight
85.99 mi
138.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.12 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T10:18
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
Moorestown
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Salem
48.3 mi
00h 50m
To Edison
47.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Salem and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City

    92 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

    953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    99 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    679 ft · 15 sec · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
82.7 mi · 86%
South Broadway
7.79 mi · 8%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
NJ 18
0.72 mi · 1%
West Broadway
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorestown
00h 50m from Salem
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Edison?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Moorestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Salem and 47.5 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moorestown

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 Moorestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building

Moorestown
851 Old York Rd, Burlington Township, NJ 08060
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station
Philadelphia City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.5/5 889 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorestown.

OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

16 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Edison. Straight-line distance: 85.99 mi (138.39 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 49 (-75.467085, 39.571892)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 Salem and Edison. The current time is 10:18:42.

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.