Trenton, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Trenton, NJ have 49 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Trenton, NJ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

107

Longest Drive

2985.2 mi

Medford, OR

Quickest Drive

17m

Roebling, NJ

Plan Around Trenton, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Trenton, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Medford, OR to Trenton, NJ 2985.2 mi · 52h 36m Port Norris, NJ to Trenton, NJ 79.8 mi · 1h 51m Saddle River, NJ to Trenton, NJ 75.8 mi · 1h 45m Ventnor City, NJ to Trenton, NJ 75.6 mi · 1h 43m

Continue From Trenton, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Trenton, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ 98.1 mi · 2h 6m Trenton, NJ to Westville, NJ 61.6 mi · 1h 30m Trenton, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ 61.5 mi · 1h 15m Trenton, NJ to Elmer, NJ 59.8 mi · 1h 13m

Trips from Trenton, NJ

Trenton, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ

98.1 mi 2h 6m

Trenton, NJ to Westville, NJ

61.6 mi 1h 30m

Trenton, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ

61.5 mi 1h 15m

Trenton, NJ to Elmer, NJ

59.8 mi 1h 13m

Trenton, NJ to Union City, NJ

59.6 mi 1h 24m

Trenton, NJ to Landing, NJ

57.9 mi 1h 31m

Trenton, NJ to Harding, NJ

54.7 mi 1h 6m

Trenton, NJ to Buena, NJ

54.3 mi 1h 14m

Trenton, NJ to Barnegat, NJ

51 mi 1h 15m

Trenton, NJ to Glassboro, NJ

50.3 mi 1h 3m

Trenton, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ

49.6 mi 1h 4m

Trenton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ

48.6 mi 1h 10m

Trenton, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

48.4 mi 1h 1m

Trenton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ

44.3 mi 1h 7m

Trenton, NJ to Island Heights, NJ

43.9 mi 1h 4m

Trenton, NJ to Belford, NJ

43.4 mi 1h 13m

Trenton, NJ to Beachwood, NJ

42.9 mi 1h 1m

Trenton, NJ to National Park, NJ

41.8 mi 52m

Driving from Trenton, NJ

The typical drive from Trenton, NJ covers about 38 miles and takes around 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 98 miles (2h 6m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Trenton, NJ most often head toward Whitesboro, NJ (98.1 mi, 2h 6m), Westville, NJ (61.6 mi, 1h 30m), Penns Grove, NJ (61.5 mi, 1h 15m), Elmer, NJ (59.8 mi, 1h 13m), and Union City, NJ (59.6 mi, 1h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 38-mile trip from Trenton, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 49 mapped routes leaving Trenton, NJ and 60 routes heading into Trenton, NJ, covering 109 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 98 miles.

The longest mapped route from Trenton, NJ covers 98 miles and takes approximately 2h 6m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Trenton, NJ runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Trenton, NJ costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Trenton, NJ include Whitesboro, NJ, Westville, NJ, Penns Grove, NJ and Elmer, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.