Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 |
| Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield-Georgetown Road | 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 Elizabethport, 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
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
22
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
23
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
24
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
25
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
27
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
29
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
30
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
6
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
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: 17.3 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 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
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
Elizabethport, NJ
Afternoon in Elizabethport on Saturday
Local time
1:26 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 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49.5 mi in 1h 11m, mostly highway — 38.7 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chesterfield-Georgetown Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.5 miles you will encounter 23 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.42 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elizabethport, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
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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