How far is Sea Girt, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Sea Girt, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
43.23 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.31 mi
53.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.31 mi
Kilometers
53.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Girt
Wed, Apr 22, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Girt
2026-04-22T06:44
Arrive Edison
Wed, Apr 22, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Girt
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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Sea Girt
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To Edison
23.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Girt and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Girt and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    1127 ft · 52 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    2064 ft · 57 sec · Washington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Sea Girt Avenue

    1093 ft · 33 sec · Sea Girt Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1986 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue

    87 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    815 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2853 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  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 Sea Girt and Edison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 50%
NJ 34 North
10.4 mi · 24%
Atlantic Avenue
2.48 mi · 6%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 4%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Washington Boulevard
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 26m from Sea Girt
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sea Girt 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 Sea Girt to Edison?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Sea Girt and 23.7 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sea Girt and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Girt and Edison. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).

Sea Girt

#1 Sea Girt

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,771
Coordinates40.1320600, -74.0345800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-74.03463, 40.132068)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Girt and Edison. The current time is 06:44:36.

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.