How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Somerset.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
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Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
1294 ft · 27 sec · Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
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Turn right onto Robbinsville Road
20.6 mi · 30 min · Robbinsville Road
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Continue on George's Road
808 ft · 22 sec · George's Road
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Turn left onto Adams Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Lane
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Turn right
1340 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
1918 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holly Street
73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Arden Street
2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Somerset.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Robbinsville Road
Turn right onto Robbinsville Road
20.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Light Rain leaving Chesterfield and Light Rain near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Somerset?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Chesterfield and 21.3 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Chesterfield and Light Rain near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.41 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1151100, -74.6393200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.04 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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