How far is Tuckerton, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Tuckerton, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
80.55 mi
01h 23m
Flight
63.37 mi
101.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.37 mi
Kilometers
101.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.55 mi
Kilometers
129.64 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Tuckerton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuckerton
2026-04-17T22:43
Arrive Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuckerton
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Tuckerton
38.4 mi
00h 41m
To Edison
42.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Green Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Green Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1921 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    38.7 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

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

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuckerton 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38.7 mi · 48%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 27%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 10%
South Green Street
3.35 mi · 4%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

38.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 41m from Tuckerton
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Tuckerton 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 Tuckerton to Edison?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Tuckerton and 42.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Tuckerton and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuckerton and Edison. Straight-line distance: 63.37 mi (101.99 km).

Tuckerton

#1 Tuckerton

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,426
Coordinates39.6031700, -74.3401500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: South Green Street (-74.340144, 39.603171)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.21
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.60 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.95 $14.07 $28.14
Diesel $5.98 $16.98 $33.97

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 Tuckerton and Edison. The current time is 22:43:42.

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.