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Trip from Middletown, 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 44m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

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Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 73.3-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is a manageable 1-hour and 36-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, which is quite economical for covering the distance. Given its relatively short length and straightforward route, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to focus on your destination without needing an overnight stay. The journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Middletown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Trenton Road 17.6 mi 23m
US 206 17.5 mi 22m
Tuckahoe Road 14.9 mi 22m
12th Street 6.1 mi 7m
NJ 50 4.8 mi 7m
I 295 4.3 mi 4m
Buena-Hammonton Road 2.3 mi 2m
South Olden Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Trenton Road — 17.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Avenue

55 ft · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
2

Turn right onto NJ 50

4.8 mi · 7 min · NJ 50
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto CR 557

15 mi · 22 min · Tuckahoe Road
4

Turn slight right onto CR 557

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Cumberland Road
5

Turn left onto US 40; CR 557

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Harding Highway
6

Turn right onto NJ 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
7

Continue on NJ 54

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Hammonton Road
8

Continue on NJ 54

2.3 mi · 2 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
9

Continue on NJ 54

4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
10

Continue on NJ 54

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Route 54 North
11

Continue on NJ 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
12

Continue on NJ 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bellevue Avenue
13

Turn right onto NJ 54

501 ft · 8 sec · NJ 54
14

Continue on US 206

18 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto US 206

498 ft · 6 sec · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
16

Continue on US 206

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 206

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

489 ft · 15 sec
Toward Bordentown
19

Turn straight onto CR 545

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
20

Turn left onto US 130

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto CR 620

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arena Drive
25

Turn left onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
26

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
27

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street
28

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Trip Plan

For this 73.3-mile trip, consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. Since the drive is only about 1 hour and 36 minutes and consists of local roads, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. The estimated fuel cost is a low $12, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local road signs, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter, non-highway drive offers.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Trenton Road for about 17.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Medford Lakes, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medford Lakes, NJ

38 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.

Popular next leg

Medford Lakes, NJ to Trenton, NJ

31.3 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Vineland, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medford Lakes, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Middletown, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hammonton, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tabernacle, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton Township, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Hoy Yeung Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.2

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16095611440

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.3

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.3

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Eastern Phoenix Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.2

Hammonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16095616088

Visit website

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.5

Buena, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18566978858

Visit website

Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $50 to $60 mile 16.1

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18562123131

Visit website

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 48.3

Medford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.3

Medford, NJ

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16097148898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 69.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 75.1

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.7

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 69.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18664170909

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 75.1

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Central Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 75.1

Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16098447067

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 50

Turn right onto NJ 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 206

Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
5
49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 206

Slight right onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

$12.45 one way

$24.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.64 $27.27
premium $4.93 $14.56 $29.13
diesel $5.61 $16.58 $33.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Middletown, NJ

Night in Middletown on Saturday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Night in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 44m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 73.3-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Tuckahoe Road, Cumberland Road, and Harding Highway, rather than high-speed interstates. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent turns and potentially passing through more populated areas or smaller towns. The profile of a 'turn-heavy local drive' implies a need for constant attention to navigation and speed, as you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and traffic conditions throughout the 1 hour and 36-minute travel time.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Trenton Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 50.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles (US 206): 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.

Between Middletown, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Bordentown.

New York

49.4 mi in | ~1h 9m | via US 206

Bordentown

66.9 mi in | ~1h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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