Edison to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.9 miles 1152.1 km · straight line
872.9 miles actual route 1404.8 km · driving distance
16h 32min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Edison from Milwaukee?

The distance from Edison to Milwaukee is 715.9 miles (1152.1 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located WNW of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872.9 miles, taking about 16h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 32min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 50min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 30min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edison & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM