How far is Trenton, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.78 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.92 mi
14.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.92 mi
Kilometers
14.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.78 mi
Kilometers
20.57 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Trenton
6.4 mi
00h 12m
To Chesterfield
6.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Trenton and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2578 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Georgetown

    110 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bordentown Georgetown Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Bordentown Georgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bordentown Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto White Pine Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · White Pine Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgeton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chesterfield-Georgeton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

    1939 ft · 47 sec · Chesterfield-Georgetown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bordentown Road
3.63 mi · 28%
White Pine Road
1.64 mi · 13%
Bordentown Georgetown Road
1.39 mi · 11%
Arena Drive
1.36 mi · 11%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 9%
Georgetown Road
1.21 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Bordentown Road

Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

3.13 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 12m from Trenton
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Trenton and 6.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 0.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.35 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Chesterfield (-74.63932, 40.11511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 Trenton and Chesterfield. The current time is 10:51:46.

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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.