Origin
Lawrence, NJ
Morning in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, 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
11m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
Trenton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lawrence, NJ to Trenton, NJ is 7.2 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Trenton Freeway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy connection between two points. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for those who prefer to spend more time at their destination. Consider this route for its sheer efficiency and lack of complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bakers Basin Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Station Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New York Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fountayne Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Freeway
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Fountayne Boulevard
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fountayne Boulevard
2
Turn right onto CR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Station Road
3
Continue on Bakers Basin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bakers Basin Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
5
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
6
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
11
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — 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 608 / Lawrence Station Road
Turn right onto CR 608 / Lawrence Station Road
Navigation decision point
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
New York Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 622 / North Olden Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / North Olden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
6:05 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
12 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
11m 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 is a mixed drive, with 41% of the route on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Trenton Freeway, experiencing a segment of up to 3 miles without interruption. The drive transitions from highway segments to local roads like North Olden Avenue and Bakers Basin Road. Expect a blend of faster-paced travel on the freeway followed by more typical urban or suburban road conditions as you approach your destination. The character shifts smoothly, offering a brief taste of highway speed before settling into a more local pace.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Trenton Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 608 / Lawrence Station Road.
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 11m 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 (CR 608 / Lawrence Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (New York Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 11m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Trenton Freeway. 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 608 / Lawrence Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (New York Avenue): 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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