Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road, Yardville-Allentown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 49.7 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road. You will hit about 25 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chesterfield-Georgetown Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.7 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chesterfield-Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chesterfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island and Linden.
Staten Island
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Linden
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.7 mi | 44m |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Yardville-Allentown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bayway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 528
141 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
3
Turn left onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
4
Turn left
226 ft
·
43 sec
5
Continue on this road
226 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
6
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
7
Continue on CR 782
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Matthews Lane
8
Turn right onto CR 677
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
9
Turn left onto CR 660
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto CR 660
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road
12
Turn right onto CR 524
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
13
Turn left onto Merrick Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Merrick Road
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
15
At end of road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
16
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
22
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
23
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
25
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
27
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
28
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
29
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Chesterfield, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Chesterfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
The final approach into Elizabeth, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.42
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.7 mi)
$5.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabeth, NJ
Afternoon in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road, Yardville-Allentown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Chesterfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.7 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chesterfield-Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chesterfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island and Linden.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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