How far is Secaucus, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Secaucus, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.55 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Secaucus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Secaucus
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Secaucus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Secaucus
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To Edison
16.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Wilson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plaza Center

    997 ft · 24 sec · Plaza Center

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1134 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NJTP South, I 95 South: Secaucus

    106 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Secaucus Junction, Park-Ride, NJTP South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 23 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 514 West: Raritan Center

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Old Post Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Secaucus 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
23.8 mi · 73%
Woodbridge Avenue
1.28 mi · 4%
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Old Post Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Secaucus Junction
0.95 mi · 3%
I 287 North
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 20m from Secaucus
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Secaucus 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 Secaucus to Edison?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Secaucus and 16.8 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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 Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Secaucus and Edison. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.5 km).

Secaucus

#1 Secaucus

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

Population21,602
Coordinates40.7895500, -74.0565300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson Avenue (-74.056536, 40.789554)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Secaucus and Edison. The current time is 00:22:48.

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.