Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ covers 35.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield-Georgetown Road, Matthews Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield-Georgetown Road | — | — |
| Matthews Lane | — | — |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road | — | — |
| Yardville-Allentown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
141 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
3
Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
4
Turn left
226 ft
·
44 sec
5
Continue straight
226 ft
·
18 sec
6
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
7
Continue on Matthews Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Matthews Lane
8
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
9
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
12
Turn right onto Yardville-Allentown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
13
Turn left onto Merrick Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Merrick Road
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
15
At the end of the road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
16
Take the ramp straight
148 ft
·
4 sec
17
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
20
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
22
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Route 18
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
24
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
26
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
27
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
28
Turn right
463 ft
·
39 sec
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
30
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
31
Turn right onto Reed Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Chesterfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
35.8 mi in 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edison, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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