Origin
Collings Lakes, NJ
Late night in Collings Lakes on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collings Lakes, 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 10m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collings Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Trenton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 50.9-mile journey from Collings Lakes to Trenton, New Jersey, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate along Trenton Road and US 206 before merging onto I-295. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $8, making it an economical option. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, so it's not a monotonous interstate slog. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, keeping the drive geographically focused.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 17.5 mi | 22m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| 12th Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Black Horse Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collings Lakes, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on East Cushman Avenue
61 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Cushman Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cains Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cains Mill Road
3
Turn right onto US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Black Horse Pike
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 54
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
6
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
7
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
9
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 54
10
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
12
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
15
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
21
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
23
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
24
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Collings Lakes, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 206
Slight right onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
43.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Trenton, NJ
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Medford, NJ
25 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
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 10m 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 mixed driving experience on this 50.9-mile route, with 44% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on Trenton Road, offering a solid period of consistent travel before you transition to other main roads like US 206 and I-295. This profile suggests you'll move from potentially more local or arterial roads into faster-paced sections. The drive's character will evolve as you progress, shifting from potentially slower, more varied conditions to quicker travel on the interstate segments. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Trenton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 25.2 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 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.
Between Collings Lakes, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown and Arena Drive West.
New York
25.2 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 206
Bordentown
42.7 mi in
|
~57m
Arena Drive West
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 5m
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 10m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. 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 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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