How far is Edison, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.26 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.58 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Edison
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To Chesterfield
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Reed Street

    106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    3247 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    21.6 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    3161 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

    736 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Allentown

    86 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    1548 ft · 31 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    1568 ft · 31 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    739 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old York Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Extonville Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Extonville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Orr Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Orr Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road

    139 m · 15 sec · Stewart Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road

    2352 ft · 1 min · Chesterfield - Arneytown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Chesterfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
21.6 mi · 56%
Extonville Road
2.5 mi · 7%
Central Jersey Expressway
1.89 mi · 5%
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Orr Road
1.5 mi · 4%
I 195
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

21.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 29m from Edison
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edison to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Edison and 19.1 miles from Chesterfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Partly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Chesterfield (-74.63932, 40.11511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Chesterfield. The current time is 12:24:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.