Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Morning in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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 35.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 23.7 mi | 27m |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Yardville-Allentown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield-Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 23.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Edison, NJ.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 528
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
·
43 sec
5
Continue on this road
226 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
6
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
7
Continue on CR 782
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Matthews Lane
8
Turn right onto CR 677
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
9
Turn left onto CR 660
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto CR 660
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
12
Turn right onto CR 524
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 end of road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
16
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
22
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 18
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Use the left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
25
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 1
28
Turn right
462 ft
·
39 sec
29
At end of road, turn left onto CR 529
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
30
Turn left onto Central Avenue
345 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
31
Turn right onto Reed Street
523 ft
·
28 sec
·
Reed Street
32
Arrive at 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.31
New Jersey Turnpike
(23.7 mi)
$3.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Edison on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
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
54m 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?
35.1 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 23.7 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 26 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Edison, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rutgers University along the way.
Rutgers University
31.3 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.31 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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