Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, 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 34m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Chesterfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paulison Avenue, Main Avenue, NJ 21 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 47m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 67.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paulison Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paulison Avenue | — | — |
| Main Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 21 South | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 195 | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paulison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Chesterfield, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Avenue
509 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 21 South
5
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
16 min
6
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
7
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
40 mi
·
46 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 195 East: Shore Points
15
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
17
Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Allentown
18
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on High Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
20
Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Yardville-Allentown Road
21
Turn straight onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on Old York Road
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 the end of the road, turn right onto Stewart Road
456 ft
·
15 sec
·
Stewart Road
26
Continue on Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield - Arneytown Road
27
Continue on Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road
28
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 47m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Passaic, NJ · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesterfield, NJ
The final approach into Chesterfield, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.14 one way
$22.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
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.
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.
Destination
Chesterfield, NJ
Morning in Chesterfield on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
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
11 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
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.
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 Paulison Avenue, Main Avenue, NJ 21 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Chesterfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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