How far is Edison, NJ from Chatham, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Chatham, NJ is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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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 Edison and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Chatham.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stelton Road
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Turn straight onto Henry Street
94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington 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 Rock Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
119 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on Passaic Street
3101 ft · 1 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on River Road
2682 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Southern Boulevard
804 ft · 25 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairmount Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
26 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Chatham.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.43 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Chatham?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 9.9 miles from Edison and 9.9 miles from Chatham.
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 4.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
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 Edison and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.7409300, -74.3837600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-74.38376, 40.74093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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