Edison to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

928.7 miles 1494.6 km · straight line
1077.1 miles actual route 1733.5 km · driving distance
20h 2min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Edison from Memphis?

The distance from Edison to Memphis is 928.7 miles (1494.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1077.1 miles, taking about 20h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Edison and Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 2min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 2min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 3min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edison & Memphis

Quick Facts

Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM