Origin
Hazlet, NJ
Afternoon in Hazlet on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlet, 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 3m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlet, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.7-mile drive from Hazlet to Trenton, New Jersey, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. The route primarily utilizes US 130, Tennent Road, and Texas Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to split this journey or plan for an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 130 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Tennent Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lloyd Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| CR 520 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 130
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlet, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 4
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Holmdel Road
2
Turn right onto Bethany Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethany Road
3
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto CR 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lloyd Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on NJ 79; CR 3
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 79; CR 3
6
Turn right onto CR 3
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tennent Road
7
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 520
8
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
10
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 612
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 535
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury-South River Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 535
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 535
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 535
16
Turn left onto US 130; CR 535
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130; CR 535
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 130
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 130
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 195
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
23
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
24
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
26
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
27
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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hazlet, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 3 / Lloyd Road
Turn left onto CR 3 / Lloyd Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
31.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
34.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, 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
46 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 3m 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?
Expect a varied driving experience on this 38.7-mile journey, with about 40% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles along US 130, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially slower, more local roads as you navigate Tennent Road and Texas Road. This route is not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a blend of different road types.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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?
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 1.8 miles in near CR 3 / Lloyd Road.
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 38.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.8 miles (CR 3 / Lloyd Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 1h 3m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 1.8 miles (CR 3 / Lloyd Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 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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