Origin
Belford, NJ
Late night in Belford on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belford, 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
1h 13m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belford, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trenton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Belford, NJ to Trenton, NJ is 46.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via US 130 and NJ 36, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single-day excursion when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 130 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| NJ 36 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Tennent Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 130
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belford, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 36
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 36
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 516
4
Turn right onto CR 516
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Middle Road
5
Continue on CR 516
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Green Grove Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 516
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Place
7
Turn slight right onto CR 516
518 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Street
8
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
9
Turn slight right onto CR 516
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Maple Place
10
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
11
Continue on CR 516
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 79
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Freneau Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 3
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tennent Road
14
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 520
15
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
17
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
19
Turn left onto CR 612
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 535
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury-South River Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 535
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight right onto CR 535
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 535
23
Turn left onto US 130; CR 535
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130; CR 535
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 130
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 130
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 195
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
30
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
31
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
32
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
33
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
34
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Belford, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 42.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 516 / Middle Road
Turn right onto CR 516 / Middle Road
Navigation decision point
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
39 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 130, NJ 36, and Tennent Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 10.7 miles along US 130. The road character shifts between quicker highway sections and more local driving as you make your way across the state. Be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns throughout the roughly 1 hour and 13 minute journey.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on US 130.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near CR 516 / Middle Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 6.1 miles (CR 516 / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Belford, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516 along the way.
Cr 516
6 mi in
|
~9m
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 130. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Trenton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 6.1 miles (CR 516 / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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