Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Morning in Chesterfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Chesterfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is 10.6 miles and takes about 20m via South Broad Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on local roads, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick local errand. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broad Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield-Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Broad Street
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Trenton, 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
·
54 sec
·
Church Street
11
Turn left onto CR 672
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 524
181 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
13
Turn slight right onto CR 524
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
16
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
19
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
Turn right onto CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 524 / Yardville-Allentown Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 524 / Yardville-Allentown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3 miles on South Broad Street. The profile suggests a consistent pace on local streets, likely with traffic signals and intersections rather than high-speed merging. Since there's no highway component, the transition between road types isn't a factor here.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on South Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Chesterfield-Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Trenton, NJ
Full guide →Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.
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 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on South Broad Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Chesterfield-Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trenton, 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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