Manhattan to Edison by train
Edison lies 48 km (30 mi) south-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 58 km (36 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Manhattan | Edison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 102,548 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Edison |
Where to book trains from Manhattan to Edison
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Common questions
How far is Edison from Manhattan?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 58 km (36 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Edison by train?
About 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Edison?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.