How far is Somerset, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
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 in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Chesterfield.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Arden Street
757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
526 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deans Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deans Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georges Road
568 ft · 17 sec · Georges Road
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Turn right onto Deans-Rhode Hall Road
2124 ft · 49 sec · Deans-Rhode Hall Road
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Old Cranbury Road
2039 ft · 1 min · Old Cranbury Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mercer Street
880 ft · 37 sec · Mercer Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Ward Street
157 m · 13 sec · West Ward Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Old York Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Old York Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Somerset and Chesterfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.1 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Somerset and 17.1 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Millstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millstone.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.41 km).
#1 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.04 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
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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