How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.9 mi
01h 06m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.9 mi
Kilometers
101.23 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Chesterfield
31.2 mi
00h 33m
To Union City
31.8 mi
00h 33m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Union City.

  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 · 52 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Yardville-Allentown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Merrick Road

    1509 ft · 1 min · Merrick Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    878 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    714 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    45 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2817 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.3 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
46.3 mi · 74%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.21 mi · 10%
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.38 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
Yardville-Allentown Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 33m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Union City?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Chesterfield and 31.8 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Union City. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.4 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 Union City. The current time is 09:21:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.