Edison to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.5 miles 111.9 km · straight line
86.6 miles actual route 139.3 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Edison from Long Island?

The distance from Edison to Long Island is 69.5 miles (111.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.6 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey and Long Island in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edison and Long Island. 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 Edison to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edison & Long Island

Quick Facts

Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Explore more routes from Long Island

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 358.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM