How far is Menlo Park, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Menlo Park, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menlo Park and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park and Chesterfield.
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Start on Philip Street
897 ft · 36 sec · Philip Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1174 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wood Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · Wood Avenue
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Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
1240 ft · 46 sec · Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1548 ft · 31 sec · High Street
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Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road
1568 ft · 31 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
739 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Old York Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Extonville Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Extonville Road
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Continue on Orr Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Orr Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road
139 m · 15 sec · Stewart Road
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Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
2352 ft · 1 min · Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
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Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menlo Park 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
29.4 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Menlo Park and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menlo Park to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 22.7 miles from Menlo Park and 22.7 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Menlo Park and Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park
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 Clearbrook Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menlo Park and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 34.92 mi (56.2 km).
#1 Menlo Park
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 97,687 |
| Coordinates | 40.5651000, -74.3373700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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