How far is Chesterfield, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.27 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.83 mi
57.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 5:07 AM EST
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, Nov 12, 5:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-11-12T04:17
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 5:07 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Chesterfield
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Woodbridge
22.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge

    990 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
28.5 mi · 67%
Main Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.38 mi · 6%
Yardville-Allentown Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Merrick Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 25m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Chesterfield and Rain near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Chesterfield and 22.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Chesterfield and Rain near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.66 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

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

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.639291, 40.11509)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.02
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $6.01 $12.02
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.98 $7.42 $14.83
Diesel $6.27 $9.35 $18.69

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Woodbridge. The current time is 04:17:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.