How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.74 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.14 mi
48.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.14 mi
Kilometers
48.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.13 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Chesterfield
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To Hamilton
18.4 mi
00h 21m

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
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Jacobstown New Egypt Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Monmouth Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Monmouth Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Shore Points, Belmar

    1884 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
17.6 mi · 48%
Monmouth Road
9.38 mi · 26%
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
2.76 mi · 8%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 7%
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 21m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Chesterfield and 18.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Freehold, 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 West Freehold.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 30.14 mi (48.51 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 Hamilton. The current time is 10:56:48.

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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.