How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Trenton.
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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 · 55 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Yardville-Allentown Road
55 m · 5 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road
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Turn slight right onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn straight
569 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Trenton.
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.
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.38 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Trenton?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Chesterfield and 6.7 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.35 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1151100, -74.6393200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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