Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Trip Overview
This 55.5-mile journey from Chesterfield to Newark, New Jersey, is a straightforward, local drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. With no highway driving involved, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option for your travels. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield-Georgetown Road, and Matthews Lane. This drive offers a practical way to connect these two New Jersey communities, fitting well within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 41.8 mi | 49m |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Yardville-Allentown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 41.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Newark, 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
42 mi
·
49 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
26
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 54.1 — 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
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
6
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.86
New Jersey Turnpike
(41.8 mi)
$5.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$6
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 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
1h 17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 55.5-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. There isn't a "longest stretch" of uninterrupted driving to note, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. The character of the road will likely remain consistent, focusing on navigating through local New Jersey landscapes rather than high-speed transit. You'll be engaging with the road more actively, making it a more involved driving experience than a typical interstate cruise.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Chesterfield, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport.
Newark Airport
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Elizabeth Seaport
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.86 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.
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 Newark, 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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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