How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.96 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.4 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Elizabethport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Chesterfield
24.7 mi
00h 30m
To Elizabethport
25.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    43 m · 9 sec · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

    780 ft · 24 sec · Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    69 m · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    69 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

    780 ft · 21 sec · Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Matthews Lane

    848 ft · 40 sec · Matthews Lane

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1284 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2041 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Allentown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Merrick Road

    1509 ft · 1 min · Merrick Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    878 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    714 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    45 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2817 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    38.7 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  26. 26

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Elizabethport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
38.7 mi · 78%
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.38 mi · 5%
I 278
1.42 mi · 3%
Yardville-Allentown Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Merrick Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

38.7 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 30m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Chesterfield and 25.2 miles from Elizabethport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.75 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Elizabethport. The current time is 09:20:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.