How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 12m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Chesterfield.
-
1
Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
-
3
Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle
763 ft · 19 sec · Bayway
-
5
Exit the rotary onto Bayway
1 km · 1 min · Bayway
-
6
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
755 ft · 19 sec · Brunswick Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
1506 ft · 46 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
2405 ft · 37 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
37.5 mi · 43 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.2 mi · 3 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
86 m · 8 sec
-
16
Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
-
17
Continue on High Street
1548 ft · 31 sec · High Street
-
18
Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road
1568 ft · 31 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road
-
19
Turn straight onto South Main Street
739 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
-
20
Continue on Old York Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old York Road
-
21
Turn left onto Extonville Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Extonville Road
-
22
Continue on Orr Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Orr Road
-
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road
139 m · 15 sec · Stewart Road
-
24
Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
2352 ft · 1 min · Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
-
25
Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
-
26
Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Elizabeth and 26.3 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 7,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1151100, -74.6393200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-74.63932, 40.11511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.