Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, so expect mostly higher-speed travel. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points in NJ.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
39.9 mi
46m
NJ 21
11.2 mi
16m
Extonville Road
2.5 mi
5m
Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.7 mi
2m
Orr Road
1.5 mi
3m
NJ 81
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 39.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft·9 sec·Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi·41 sec·Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft·8 sec·Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5
Merge onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi·17 sec·US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 81
1.1 mi·2 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
315 ft·7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
40 mi·46 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.2 mi·3 min
Exit 7AToward I 195: Trenton, Shore PointsUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 195 East: Shore PointsUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 195
1.9 mi·2 min·Central Jersey Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 8Toward CR 539: Hightstown, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft·8 sec
Toward AllentownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto CR 524; CR 539
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
19
Continue on CR 524; CR 539
0.3 mi·31 sec·High Street
20
Turn straight onto CR 524
0.3 mi·31 sec·Yardville-Allentown Road
21
Turn straight onto CR 28
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Main Street
22
Continue on CR 28
0.7 mi·1 min·Old York Road
23
Turn left onto Extonville Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Extonville Road
24
Continue on Orr Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Orr Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto Stewart Road
455 ft·14 sec·Stewart Road
26
Continue on CR 664
0.4 mi·1 min·Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
27
Continue on CR 664
1.7 mi·2 min·Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
28
Turn right
52 ft·3 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Passaic to Chesterfield in the morning will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since this is a relatively short trip at just over an hour and a half, you won't need to plan for extensive stops. The fuel cost is estimated at a reasonable $11, so keeping your tank topped up should be easy. Pay attention to the signage for NJ 21 and Extonville Road as you transition off the turnpike to ensure you don't miss your exit. Given the flexibility this short drive offers, you can easily adjust your departure time if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.6 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Passaic, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 39.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
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 7A
Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
7
56.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 East: Shore Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points
8
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
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 8
Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
8
58.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Allentown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.14 one way
$22.28 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.20
$24.40
premium
$4.93
$13.03
$26.07
diesel
$5.61
$14.84
$29.67
Estimated Tolls: $5.59
New Jersey Turnpike
(39.9 mi)$5.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
81 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
Greenspot Charging Station
Trenton, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cranbury, NJ
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 47
Other: 13
Tesla: 8
Electrify America: 4
EVgo: 3
Blink: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.2
0
$7.06
$3.23
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.88
$2.69
EV Truck/SUV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 7 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon
in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 16.2
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 11.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily oriented towards highway travel, with 83% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including one uninterrupted stretch of 39.9 miles. The profile is largely a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll encounter consistent speeds and limited distractions for much of the journey. While NJ 21 and Extonville Road are part of the itinerary, the bulk of the experience will be on the turnpike. Be prepared for a steady, high-speed transit for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 39.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 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.
Between Passaic, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.
Njtp South: Trenton
14.9 mi in|~23m
Shore Points
55.3 mi in|~1h 10m
Cr 539: Hightstown
58.7 mi in|~1h 16m
Allentown
58.7 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, Extonville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Passaic, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Passaic, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
