How far is Ventnor City, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from Ventnor City, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.06 mi
01h 50m
Flight
81.49 mi
131.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.49 mi
Kilometers
131.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.06 mi
Kilometers
172.3 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Ventnor City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ventnor City
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ventnor City
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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Ventnor City
52 mi
00h 55m
To Edison
55.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorset Avenue

    16 m · 10 sec · Dorset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ventnor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Downbeach Express

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express

  5. 5

    Continue on Margate Boulevard

    2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Tilton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1922 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    141 m · 39 sec

  30. 30

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ventnor City 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.3 mi · 57%
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 20%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 8%
Tilton Road
2.09 mi · 2%
US 1 North
1.89 mi · 2%
Downbeach Express
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
00h 55m from Ventnor City
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ventnor City 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 Ventnor City to Edison?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Ventnor City and 55.1 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ventnor City and Edison. Straight-line distance: 81.49 mi (131.14 km).

Ventnor City

#1 Ventnor City

City in New Jersey

Population9,895
Coordinates39.3403900, -74.4773700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: South Dorset Avenue (-74.477302, 39.340423)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.89
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.45 $30.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.38 $34.77
Premium $4.95 $18.73 $37.45
Diesel $5.98 $22.60 $45.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ventnor City and Edison. The current time is 00:24:22.

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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.