How far is Chatham, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Chatham, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Edison.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairmount Avenue
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Turn left onto Southern Boulevard
804 ft · 23 sec · Southern Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
2682 ft · 57 sec · River Road
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Continue on Passaic Street
3101 ft · 1 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on South Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road
144 m · 14 sec · Bonnie Burn Road
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Take the ramp straight
79 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and Edison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bonnie Burn Road
Merge slight left
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chatham and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Edison?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Chatham and 17.5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chatham and Partly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near North Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Linden City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Edison. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Chatham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.7409300, -74.3837600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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