Origin
Lyndhurst, NJ
Morning in Lyndhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndhurst, 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
1h 26m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 60.6-mile drive from Lyndhurst, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll be spending about 89% of your time on major highways, making it a quick transit between two points within the Northeast region. Expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this journey. With no designated stops, the primary focus is on reaching your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 28.5 mi | 35m |
| US 1 | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 3 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Delafield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 28.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Delafield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Delafield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 3 East
3
Merge onto NJ 3
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
13
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
15
Merge onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
20
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
23
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
24
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
25
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
27
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
29
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
30
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Lyndhurst, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
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 East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.5 mi)
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
30 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
7 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
1h 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 89% of the drive dedicated to high-speed travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 28.5 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. You'll navigate through a mix of major roadways, including the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, US 1, and the Trenton Freeway. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes covering distance quickly rather than offering varied scenery.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 24 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Lyndhurst, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Newark and Rutgers University.
Njtp South: Newark
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Rutgers University
32.9 mi in
|
~44m
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Trenton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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