How far is Stillwater, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Stillwater, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.03 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.27 mi
69.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.27 mi
Kilometers
69.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.03 mi
Kilometers
90.17 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Stillwater
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Edison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Chester
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Stillwater
28 mi
00h 39m
To Edison
28.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Fredon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stillwater Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Willows Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fredon Road

    981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency

    62 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Stelton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right 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 Stillwater 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 31%
I 287 South
16.3 mi · 29%
Fredon Road
9.81 mi · 17%
Stelton Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Main Fredon Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Stillwater Road
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 39m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stillwater and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Edison?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Stillwater and 28.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stillwater and Rain Showers Likely near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

38 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

39 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

44 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Edison. Straight-line distance: 43.27 mi (69.63 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

Township of New Jersey

Population3,855
Coordinates41.0359300, -74.8782300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.878212, 41.03596)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.95 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.98 $11.84 $23.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Edison. The current time is 04:59:15.

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.