How far is Newark, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
57.68 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.41 mi
79.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.41 mi
Kilometers
79.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.82 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
9:30 PM EDT
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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Newark
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Chesterfield
28.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.9 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

    736 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Allentown

    86 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    1548 ft · 31 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    1568 ft · 31 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    739 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old York Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Extonville Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Extonville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Orr Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Orr Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road

    139 m · 15 sec · Stewart Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road

    2352 ft · 1 min · Chesterfield - Arneytown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
39.9 mi · 69%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 8%
Extonville Road
2.5 mi · 4%
Central Jersey Expressway
1.89 mi · 3%
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.65 mi · 3%
Orr Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.9 mi · 00h 47m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 40m from Newark
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Newark and 28.8 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 49.41 mi (79.52 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Chesterfield (-74.63932, 40.11511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 Newark and Chesterfield. The current time is 10:50:56.

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.