Skip to main content

Trip from Lindenwold, 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

47m

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Camden County, New Jersey

Lindenwold, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 36.2-mile drive from Lindenwold, NJ to Trenton, NJ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-295, with segments on Burnt Mill Road and South Olden Avenue, offering a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this journey is budget-friendly. Since it's a short drive within the same state and region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your departure time and allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 28.9 mi 33m
Burnt Mill Road 2.8 mi 5m
South Olden Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
White Horse Pike 0.8 mi 1m
Arena Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Hamilton Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
White Horse Road West 0.6 mi 1m
Haddonfield-Berlin Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 28.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenwold, NJ and Trenton, NJ.

1

Start on US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · White Horse Pike
2

Turn right onto CR 673

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto CR 670

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto CR 561

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road
5

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Berlin Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7

Merge onto I 295

29 mi · 33 min · I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto CR 620

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arena Drive
10

Turn left onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
11

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
12

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street
13

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burlington, NJ

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Prospect Park, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Lindenwold, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 673 / White Horse Road West

Turn right onto CR 673 / White Horse Road West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road

Turn left onto CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR 561 / Haddonfield-Berlin Road

Turn left onto CR 561 / Haddonfield-Berlin Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
33.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.00 one way

$12.00 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.57 $13.15
premium $4.93 $7.02 $14.04
diesel $5.61 $7.99 $15.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lindenwold, NJ

Morning in Lindenwold on Sunday

Local time

10:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Morning in Trenton on Sunday

Local time

10:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Burlington, NJ

18 mi in

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

11 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

47m 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 about 80% of this 47-minute trip. The majority of your time will be spent on I-295, including a significant stretch of 28.9 miles without needing to exit. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and a predictable road surface for most of the journey. As you approach Trenton, the route incorporates local roads like Burnt Mill Road and South Olden Avenue, which may introduce more varied traffic patterns and slightly lower speeds before you reach your destination.

80% 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: 28.9 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Burnt Mill Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near CR 673 / White Horse Road West.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CR 673 / White Horse Road West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (CR 561 / Haddonfield-Berlin Road): Navigation decision point.

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 Lindenwold, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.

Arena Drive West

33.5 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 47m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 295. 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 0.8 miles (CR 673 / White Horse Road West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 670 / Burnt Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (CR 561 / Haddonfield-Berlin Road): 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Lindenwold, NJ or browse trips ending in Trenton, NJ.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.