How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Chesterfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.4 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.83 mi
57.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.84 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Thu, Nov 12, 7:17 AM EST
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 8:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-11-12T06:13
Arrive Chesterfield
Thu, Nov 12, 7:17 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EST
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Woodbridge
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Chesterfield
21.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    1927 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

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

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

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

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 31 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3161 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

    1.1 km · 2 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 Woodbridge 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 61%
Extonville Road
2.5 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 6%
Central Jersey Expressway
1.89 mi · 4%
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Orr Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 32m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Woodbridge and 21.7 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Light Rain near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.66 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Township of New Jersey

Population7,584
Coordinates40.1151100, -74.6393200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Chesterfield (-74.63932, 40.11511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.67 $7.14 $14.28
Premium $4.98 $7.61 $15.23
Diesel $6.27 $9.60 $19.19

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Chesterfield. The current time is 06:13:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.