Atlanta to Edison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.8 miles 1160 km · straight line
835.9 miles actual route 1345.2 km · driving distance
16h 19min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Edison?

The distance from Atlanta to Edison is 720.8 miles (1160 km) as the crow flies. Edison is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.9 miles, taking about 16h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Edison in New Jersey.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Edison. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Edison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 19min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 35min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 13min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Edison

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM