Origin
Middletown, NJ
Afternoon in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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
1h 8m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is 41.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Monmouth Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that relies entirely on surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer to avoid highways. You'll find it's a manageable distance, perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger New Jersey exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Road | 17.5 mi | 28m |
| Colts Neck Road | 12.1 mi | 19m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jacobstown New Egypt Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Monmouth Road
— 17.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
4
Continue on CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
5
Turn right onto CR 537
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Colts Neck Road
6
Continue on CR 537
17 mi
·
28 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto CR 528
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown New Egypt Road
8
Continue on CR 528; CR 665
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Chesterfield - Jacobstown Road
9
Continue on CR 528
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 528
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
11
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Middletown, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / Church Street
Turn left onto CR 50 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll spend the entire 1 hour and 8 minutes navigating local streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles along Monmouth Road. Expect a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration common on interstates.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Monmouth 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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Monmouth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (CR 528 / Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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