Chatham, NJ Road Trips
Chatham, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Chatham, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
51.5 mi
Hamilton, NJ
Quickest Drive
28m
Dover, NJ
Plan Around Chatham, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chatham, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chatham, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chatham, NJ
Driving from Chatham, NJ
Expect an average of 32 miles and about 44m behind the wheel when leaving Chatham, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 52 miles (1h 6m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Chatham, NJ most often head toward Hamilton, NJ (51.5 mi, 1h 6m), Union City, NJ (23.7 mi, 34m), and Passaic, NJ (21.3 mi, 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 32-mile trip from Chatham, NJ, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Chatham, NJ and 3 routes heading into Chatham, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 52 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chatham, NJ covers 52 miles and takes approximately 1h 6m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Chatham, NJ runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 32-mile trip from Chatham, NJ costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chatham, NJ include Hamilton, NJ, Union City, NJ and Passaic, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chatham, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,219
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$944,300
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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