Origin
Mountainside, NJ
Late night in Mountainside on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainside, 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 11m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainside, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 44.4-mile drive from Mountainside to Trenton, New Jersey, is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via US 1 and US 22, with some sections on Hoes Lane. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is an economical choice for a short excursion within the Northeast region. Its mixed drive profile means you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long, making it an engaging, albeit brief, journey. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| US 22 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Hoes Lane | 5 mi | 5m |
| Livingston Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Old New Brunswick Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Market Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
403 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
245 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left
402 ft
·
35 sec
4
Turn left onto CR 645
424 ft
·
13 sec
·
New Providence Road
5
Turn right onto US 22
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
284 ft
·
7 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
9
Turn right onto NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Front Street
10
Continue on NJ 28
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 529
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 665
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 665
352 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 665
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
15
Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 18
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hoes Lane
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnet Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on New Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Livingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
24
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
25
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
28
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
29
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
30
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
32
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
34
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
35
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Mountainside, 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 285 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 645 / New Providence Road
Turn left onto CR 645 / New Providence Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
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 New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson...
6
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn slight right toward New Street, Arts and Business District
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Street, Arts and Business District
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
$7.36 one way
$14.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
22 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
1h 11m 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 mixed drive experience on this 44.4-mile route between Mountainside and Trenton. Nearly 60% of your journey will be on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 16.2 miles, primarily on US 1. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving between broader thoroughfares and potentially more localized roads, keeping the drive dynamic. This blend means you'll experience varying driving conditions, from efficient highway cruising to more nuanced navigation through different New Jersey locales.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near CR 645 / New Providence Road.
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 44.4 miles you will encounter 28 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 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 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 Mountainside, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward New Brunswick and Arts And Business District.
New Brunswick
17.8 mi in
|
~30m
Arts And Business District
18 mi in
|
~30m
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 11m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on US 1. 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 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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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