Origin
Audubon Park, NJ
Morning in Audubon Park on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Audubon Park, 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
48m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon Park, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 38.3-mile drive from Audubon Park to Trenton, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The route predominantly utilizes I-295, making it a quick transit between these two Northeast locations. Given its short duration and highway nature, this trip is ideal for a single day without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find it a practical way to get from point A to point B within the Garden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 33.2 mi | 38m |
| Black Horse Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Road C | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
3
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
477 ft
·
36 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Road C
29 ft
·
7 sec
·
Road C
5
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
396 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Turn left onto NJ 168
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Horse Pike
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
33 mi
·
38 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
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Audubon Park, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Road C
At end of road, turn right onto Road C
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 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
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 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 | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
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
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Burlington, NJ
19 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
9 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
48m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 87% of this trip, primarily on I-295. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 33.2 miles on this interstate, offering a consistent pace. While the Black Horse Pike and South Olden Avenue provide transitions, the overall personality of the drive is one of efficient travel. This route is designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing, with the majority of your time spent on high-speed roadways.
87% 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: 33.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Black Horse Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kennedy Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): 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 Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.
Arena Drive West
35.6 mi in
|
~43m
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 48m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 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: near the start (Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kennedy Drive): 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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