How far is West Milford, NJ from Edison, NJ?

The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
65.77 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.38 mi
68.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.77 mi
Kilometers
105.85 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milford
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milford
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
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From West Milford
29.9 mi
00h 37m
To Edison
35.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Milford Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Thursday
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 West Milford and Edison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Milford and Edison.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Valley Road

    2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    64 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Fulton Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Fulton Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 33%
Union Valley Road
13.7 mi · 21%
US 1 South
5.38 mi · 8%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 6%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Plainfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 37m from West Milford
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Milford 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 West Milford to Edison?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from West Milford and 35.9 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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 Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Edison. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.21 km).

West Milford

#1 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Edison

#2 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.367536, 41.131174)
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 West Milford and Edison. The current time is 03:54:37.

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.