Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Morning in Kingwood on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, 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
46m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.6-mile drive from Kingwood to Trenton, NJ, will take you about 46 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. The journey is primarily on local roads, so don't expect high-speed highway cruising. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 14.3 mi | 22m |
| Kingwood-Stockton Road | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenwood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Raven Rock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 14.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn left onto CR 519
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
3
Continue on CR 519
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
Raven Rock Road
4
Turn left onto CR 519
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Daniel Bray Highway
6
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
8
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on NJ 29
14 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 1 North, NJ 129: Market Street, Arena
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left onto NJ 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 626
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chambers Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway
Navigation decision point
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North, NJ 129: Market Street, Arena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 1 North, NJ 129: Market Street, Arena
3
25.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 626 / Chambers Street
Turn right onto CR 626 / Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
10:53 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
10 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
46m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway time at all. You'll navigate using roads like River Road, Kingwood-Stockton Road, and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on River Road, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you traverse local terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 Kingwood, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena along the way.
Arena
23.9 mi in
|
~42m
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 46m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood-Stockton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (NJ 29 / Daniel Bray Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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