Origin
Green Knoll, NJ
Afternoon in Green Knoll on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Knoll, 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
55m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Knoll, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 32-mile drive from Green Knoll to Trenton, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on US 206 and Brunswick Pike, with a portion of the Trenton Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, connecting two points within the Northeast region. It’s a practical journey for anyone needing to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Garden State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 206 | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Brunswick Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Bridge Street | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Washington Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Witherspoon Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 14.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Knoll, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Brian Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Brian Drive
2
Turn right onto (639)
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grove Street
4
Turn slight right onto Ivanhoe Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bridge Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 206
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
11
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
13
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
15
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
18
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
19
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
20
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right 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
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Green Knoll, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 206
At end of road, turn left onto US 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Cherry Hill Road
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Mount Lucas Road
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Wiggins Street
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
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
14 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
55m 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 32-mile route, with 56% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on US 206. This journey isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; rather, it transitions between faster highway sections and more local road segments as you approach Trenton. The character of the drive will likely shift, offering a varied feel behind the wheel as you navigate through different types of New Jersey terrain.
56% 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: 14.9 mi on US 206.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3.4 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (Cherry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on US 206. 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 3.4 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (Cherry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (Mount Lucas Road): 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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