Durham, North Carolina to Edison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.1 miles 637.4 km · straight line
475.3 miles estimated 764.9 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Edison?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Edison is 396.1 miles (637.4 km) as the crow flies. Edison is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.3 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Edison in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Durham, North Carolina and Edison. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Edison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Edison

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients