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Cities Near Edison

Cities near Edison, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Elizabeth. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Edison, New Jersey is Perth Amboy, about 8 mi (12 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Perth Amboy8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Coney Island22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Clifton27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Trenton27 mi / 44 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Bushwick29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Edison

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Elizabeth, Staten Island, Coney Island. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Edison include Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Elizabeth, Staten Island, Coney Island. The closest is Perth Amboy, about 8 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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