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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.92 mi
14.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.92 mi
Kilometers
14.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12 mi
Kilometers
19.32 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 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 Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Chesterfield
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Trenton
6.7 mi
00h 10m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 55 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    569 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broad Street
3.01 mi · 25%
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.38 mi · 20%
Arena Drive
2.04 mi · 17%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 10%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 10m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.35 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Trenton. The current time is 09:20:57.

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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.