Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ covers 38.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reed Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
7
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
8
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22 mi
·
24 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
14
Continue on I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 195 East: Shore Points
16
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
18
Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Allentown
19
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on High Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
21
Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
22
Turn straight onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on Old York Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
24
Turn left onto Extonville Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Extonville Road
25
Continue on Orr Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Orr Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road
456 ft
·
15 sec
·
Stewart Road
27
Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
28
Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
29
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Edison, 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
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 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 | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
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
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
19 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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?
38.3 mi in 58m 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.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Reed Street.
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 Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, 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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