Origin
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethport, NJ to Chesterfield, 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 14m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethport, NJ
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Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Elizabethport, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is 52.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, Extonville Road, and Central Jersey Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards the more suburban areas of the state. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this relatively short journey. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Extonville Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Orr Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old York Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 37.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Atlantic Street
5
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cole Place
6
Continue on Brunswick Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi
·
43 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
3 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 195
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 8
Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Allentown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 524; CR 539
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on CR 524; CR 539
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
18
Turn straight onto CR 524
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
19
Turn straight onto CR 28
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on CR 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
21
Turn left onto Extonville Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Extonville Road
22
Continue on Orr Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Orr Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Stewart Road
455 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stewart Road
24
Continue on CR 664
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
25
Continue on CR 664
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
26
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Elizabethport, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
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 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
7
41.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
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 8
Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Allentown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.25
New Jersey Turnpike
(37.5 mi)
$5.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Chesterfield, NJ
Morning in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
24 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
1h 14m 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 route is heavily influenced by its highway components, with 75% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 37.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of roads like Extonville Road and Central Jersey Expressway suggests a transition away from the pure interstate feel as you approach your destination. It's a drive where keeping up with traffic flow on the main arteries will be key.
75% 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: 37.5 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 Extonville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 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 52.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 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 Elizabethport, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ, road signs point toward Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.
Shore Points
40.3 mi in
|
~50m
Cr 539: Hightstown
43.6 mi in
|
~57m
Allentown
43.6 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.25 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 Chesterfield, 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Chesterfield, 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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