Origin
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 21m 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-Georgetown Road, Matthews Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield-Georgetown Road | — | — |
| Matthews Lane | — | — |
| Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Yardville-Allentown Road | — | — |
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 Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
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
·
44 sec
5
Continue straight
226 ft
·
18 sec
6
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chesterfield-Georgetown Road
7
Continue on Matthews Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Matthews Lane
8
Turn right onto Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road
9
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Church Street
11
Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Yardville-Allentown Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
13
Turn slight right onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
14
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
15
Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
16
Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
17
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
18
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
14 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
21m 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?
12 mi in 21m 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.
19 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 Trenton, NJ is easy. At 21m 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 Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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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