Origin
Morganville, NJ
Morning in Morganville on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morganville, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morganville, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 37.7-mile journey from Morganville, NJ to Trenton, NJ will take you about 55 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, so no overnight accommodations are necessary. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Central Jersey Expressway and NJ 79, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll find this trip to be a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two New Jersey locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| NJ 79 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Monmouth Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganville, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 79
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 79
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn straight onto NJ 79; CR 537
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on CR 537
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Monmouth Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 195 West
5
Merge onto I 195
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
8
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
9
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
11
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Morganville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.8 — 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
|
NJ 79
Depart onto NJ 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 195 West
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
7
33.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
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.
Destination
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
61°F
Manalapan, NJ
19 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
47 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
55m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving profile, with 60% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 14.5-mile segment on the Central Jersey Expressway, which provides a consistent pace. As you transition to roads like NJ 79 and Monmouth Road, expect the character to shift, likely introducing more local traffic and varying speed limits. The drive isn't a constant interstate grind, nor is it exclusively scenic byways; rather, it balances efficiency with more localized travel segments.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 79.
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 37.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. 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 (NJ 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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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