Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37 mi
60 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ covers 37 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brighton Avenue, NJ 18 South, NJ 138 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| NJ 138 West | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
| CR 537 | — | — |
| Monmouth Road | — | — |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | — | — |
| Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brighton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NJ 18 South
4
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
6
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CR 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags, Freehold
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 537: Mount Holly, Six Flags, Freehold
9
Turn left onto Monmouth Road
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Monmouth Road
10
Turn slight right onto Jacobstown New Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
11
Continue on Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
12
Continue on Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
14
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Hamilton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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 | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
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
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
19 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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
37 mi in 53m 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.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brighton Avenue.
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 Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 Hamilton, NJ to Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, 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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