Detroit to Edison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464.3 miles 747.2 km · straight line
609.4 miles actual route 980.7 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Edison?

The distance from Detroit to Edison is 464.3 miles (747.2 km) as the crow flies. Edison is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.4 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Edison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 57min $73–$213* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Edison

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM