Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, 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
53m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is 37 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Central Jersey Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of driving experiences. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick local excursion or an add-on to another trip in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Monmouth Road | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 138 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gully Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| NJ 18 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
4
Merge onto NJ 18
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 138
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 138
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 16
Toward CR 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags, Freehold
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 537
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto CR 528
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
11
Continue on CR 528; CR 665
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
12
Continue on CR 528
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 528
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
14
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Hamilton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Brighton Avenue
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 18 South
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 18 South
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NJ 138
Merge onto NJ 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags, Freehold
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 16
Toward CR 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags, Freehold
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
19 mi in
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
26 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
53m 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 a mixed bag, with 54% of it on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 17.2 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, which is the longest continuous highway segment. After that, expect to transition to surface roads like Monmouth Road and Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road, likely involving more local traffic and intersections.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Brighton Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Brighton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 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 Hamilton, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags and Freehold.
Cr 537: Mount Holly
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
Six Flags
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
Freehold
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 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 1.2 miles (Brighton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 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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