Origin
Audubon, NJ
Morning in Audubon on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Audubon, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 36.3-mile drive from Audubon to Trenton, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, it's ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on I-295, making up 86% of the journey, with a small portion on South Olden Avenue and White Horse Pike. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this route. This straightforward drive is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 31 mi | 35m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| White Horse Pike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Graisbury Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 31 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on West Graisbury Avenue
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Graisbury Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 653
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyoming Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551 Spur; CR 653
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kings Highway
4
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
338 ft
·
15 sec
6
Turn left onto CR 666
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
Copley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
11
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Audubon, 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
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30 / White Horse Pike
Turn right onto US 30 / White Horse Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 666 / Copley Road
Turn left onto CR 666 / Copley Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Burlington, NJ
18 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
6 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
46m 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 route leans heavily into a highway-focused experience, with 86% of the drive on high-speed roads like I-295. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 31 miles on I-295, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the majority is interstate cruising, you will transition onto local roads like South Olden Avenue and White Horse Pike as you approach your destination, introducing a slight change in pace. Overall, anticipate a driving experience that prioritizes getting you there quickly over winding scenic byways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and South Olden Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (CR 666 / Copley Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Audubon, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.
Arena Drive West
33.5 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Arriving in Trenton, NJ
Full guide →Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 295. 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: at 0.6 miles (CR 551 Spur; CR 653 / Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 30 / White Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (CR 666 / Copley Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trenton, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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