Origin
Fairview, NJ
Late night in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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 8m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trenton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 48.6-mile drive from Fairview, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, will take you approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Northeast region. You'll primarily travel on the Central Jersey Expressway and Monmouth Road, with a portion on NJ 18. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate cruise. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Monmouth Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 18 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Colts Neck Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 35 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
193 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chapel Hill Road
3
Turn left onto NJ 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 35
4
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rector Place
5
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 520
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 38
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Wayside Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
13
Merge onto NJ 18
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 18
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CR 537
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Colts Neck Road
16
Continue on CR 537
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Monmouth Road
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 195 West
18
Merge onto I 195
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
21
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
22
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.3 miles from Fairview, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Bran...
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
7
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
8
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Garden State Parkway
(3.1 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
24 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
23 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 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 14.5-mile segment on the Central Jersey Expressway, which offers a more continuous flow. As you transition to roads like Monmouth Road and NJ 18, expect the character to change, likely incorporating more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. This variation means you won't be stuck in one type of driving environment for the entire trip.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
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 7.4 miles in.
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 48.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 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 Fairview, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls and Cr 537 West: Freehold.
Gsp Toll South
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Long Branch
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Tinton Falls
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Cr 537 West: Freehold
16 mi in
|
~21m
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 8m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 14.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison 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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