Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 36.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road, Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road | — | — |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | — | — |
| Monmouth Road | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
| GSR North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
3
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
4
Continue on Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
5
Continue on Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
6
Turn slight left onto Monmouth Road
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Monmouth Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Shore Points, Belmar
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 195 East: Shore Points, Belmar
8
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
9
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSR North
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
GSR North
11
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
GSP North
13
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GSP North
14
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
17
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
18
Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
19
Turn right onto Gully Road
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
43m 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?
36.7 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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