How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Jersey City.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
43 m · 9 sec · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
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Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
780 ft · 24 sec · Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
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Turn left
69 m · 44 sec
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Continue straight
69 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
780 ft · 21 sec · Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Matthews Lane
848 ft · 40 sec · Matthews Lane
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Turn right onto Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1284 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2041 ft · 52 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
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Turn right onto Yardville-Allentown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Allentown Road
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Turn left onto Merrick Road
1509 ft · 1 min · Merrick Road
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Turn left
878 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
714 ft · 52 sec
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Take the ramp straight
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
2817 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
46.3 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
2138 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
98 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left onto Olean Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Jersey City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
46.3 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Chesterfield and 29.3 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Milltown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milltown.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1151100, -74.6393200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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