Origin
Lambertville, NJ
Morning in Lambertville on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lambertville, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lambertville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is 16.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via River Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it easy to navigate. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger exploration, offering minimal driving time between the two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 14.3 mi | 22m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenwood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 14.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NJ 29
14 mi
·
22 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 1 North, NJ 129: Market Street, Arena
Use the slight left lane.
4
Continue on Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left onto NJ 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 626
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chambers Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CR 626 / Chambers Street
Turn right onto CR 626 / Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
18 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
27m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the majority of your time on River Road, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 14.3 miles. As you navigate through towns, be prepared for typical surface road conditions, including traffic lights and local intersections, rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lambertville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (CR 626 / Chambers Street): 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 Lambertville, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena along the way.
Arena
15.1 mi in
|
~23m
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 27m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (CR 626 / Chambers Street): 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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