Origin
Morristown, NJ
Morning in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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 14m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Connecting Morristown to Trenton, this 51.2-mile journey is a straightforward transit through the Northeast corridor of New Jersey. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Navigating from Morristown, you will primarily utilize South Street, Madison Avenue, and I-287 South to reach the state capital. Because the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent suburban and developed landscape throughout the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| US 206 | 16.7 mi | 26m |
| Brunswick Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 202 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Park Place
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 124
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 124
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 287 South
5
Merge onto I 287
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 287
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 287
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; US 206
9
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206
11
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
16
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
18
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
20
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Morristown, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
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.
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princet...
6
37 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Mount Lucas Road
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Wiggins Street
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
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 Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:02 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The road profile is characterized by frequent turns as you transition between South Street and Madison Avenue before connecting to I-287 South. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should anticipate a more active driving experience than you would find on a major turnpike. The pace remains steady, but the winding nature of these roads ensures that you stay engaged with the environment as you move toward Trenton.
76% 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: 17.6 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 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 50.6 miles you will encounter 25 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 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Morristown, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington and Princeton.
Flemington
18.7 mi in
|
~22m
Princeton
20.3 mi in
|
~24m
|
via US 206
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 14m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on I 287. 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: at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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