Origin
Lumberton, NJ
Morning in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, 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
31m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Lumberton and Trenton, this 23.4-mile trip is an efficient way to get across New Jersey. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a total fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including the Mount Holly Bypass, Mount Holly Avenue Bypass, and Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Since both locations are within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar setting throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mount Holly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 13.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 541
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on CR 541
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
4
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 541
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
11
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:23 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
31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of long-distance speedways; instead, you will focus on navigating local thoroughfares. The road requires your full attention as you transition through the various bypasses and bypass roads. Because this is a relatively short trip, there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to contend with. You will feel the pulse of the local landscape as you move from Lumberton toward the state capital.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.5 miles in near CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Lumberton, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.
Arena Drive West
20.4 mi in
|
~26m
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 31m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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