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Trip from Lambertville, NJ to Allens Corner, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Save up to 7 min
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.

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city in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Lambertville, NJ

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Downtown Allens Corner, NJ, NJ

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 6

5 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

$2.58 one way

$5.17 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.86 $5.72
premium $4.81 $3.07 $6.13
diesel $4.80 $3.06 $6.12

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Lambertville, NJ

Morning in Lambertville on Monday

Local time

7:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

100°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 15 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:40PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:40PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Allens Corner, NJ

Morning in Allens Corner on Monday

Local time

7:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:40PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:40PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

3 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

26m 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

645 ft 73 ft

Total Climb

834 ft

Total Descent

261 ft

Highest Point

645 ft

~16.2 mi in

Elevation Range

573 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lambertville, NJ

Full guide →

Lambertville is a city in Hunterdon County in the Skylands region of New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • James W. Marshall House — historic house in Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
  • • Lambertville House — historic building in Lambertville, New Jersey
  • • Kalmia Club — women's club in Lambertville, New Jersey

Arriving in Allens Corner, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1845

Top landmarks

  • • Lansdown — historic house in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
  • • Quaker Meeting House — friends meeting house in Quakertown, New Jersey

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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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