Origin
Lambertville, NJ
Morning in Lambertville on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lambertville, NJ to Allens Corner, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lambertville, NJ
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Allens Corner, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
This 16.2-mile journey from Lambertville, NJ, to Allens Corner, NJ, is a quick 26-minute drive that's perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on NJ 179, Croton Road, and the Easton-Trenton Turnpike, with a significant portion, 61%, being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, it's an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two points in New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 179 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Croton Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Easton-Trenton Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| John Ringo Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sergeantsville Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old York Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allens Corner Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 179
— 6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville, NJ and Allens Corner, NJ.
1
Start on South Main Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 29; NJ 179
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 179
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 179
4
Continue on Old York Road
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old York Road
5
Turn left onto CR 579
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
John Ringo Road
6
Turn straight onto NJ 179; CR 579
286 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old York Road
7
Turn slight left onto CR 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John Ringo Road
8
Continue on CR 579
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton-Trenton Turnpike
9
Turn left onto CR 523; CR 579
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Sergeantsville Road
10
Turn right onto CR 579
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Easton-Trenton Turnpike
11
Continue on CR 579
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Croton Road
12
Turn right onto Allens Corner Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allens Corner Road
13
Arrive at destination
Allens Corner Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 29; NJ 179 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto NJ 29; NJ 179 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 179
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 179
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 579 / John Ringo Road
Turn left onto CR 579 / John Ringo Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 523; CR 579 / Sergeantsville Road
Turn left onto CR 523; CR 579 / Sergeantsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Allens Corner Road
Turn right onto Allens Corner Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Easton-Trenton Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Allens Corner, NJ
Morning in Allens Corner on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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
26m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 61% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along NJ 179. This means you'll experience periods of consistent speed before transitioning to local roads. The drive's character is likely to be efficient, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, punctuated by moments on more direct, higher-speed segments.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on NJ 179.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 179 and Croton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 29; NJ 179 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 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 (NJ 29; NJ 179 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 179): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (CR 579 / John Ringo Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on NJ 179. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Easton-Trenton Turnpike. 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.
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 (NJ 29; NJ 179 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 179): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (CR 579 / John Ringo Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 Allens Corner, 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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