Origin
Mystic Island, NJ
Afternoon in Mystic Island on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mystic Island, 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 34m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mystic Island, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from Mystic Island to Trenton, New Jersey, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Designed as a mixed drive, it offers a blend of highway and local road experiences. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this route is an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as the total duration is well within a comfortable driving window, making it ideal for a day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.1 miles from Mystic Island, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 72 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| North Green Street | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| US 206 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Radio Road | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Warren Grove Whiting Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 72
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mystic Island, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Louisiana Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Radio Road
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Radio Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 601
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Great Bay Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 539
12 mi
·
17 min
·
North Green Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 539
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Grove Whiting Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 72; CR 532
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 72; CR 532
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 644
460 ft
·
5 sec
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
9
Continue on CR 644
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
10
Turn left onto CR 530
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
12
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
13
Turn right onto US 206
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Vincentown-Columbus Road
14
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
16
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
22
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 34-minute duration, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can depart Mystic Island at your leisure, perhaps aiming to miss peak traffic by leaving mid-morning. The 62.2 miles are easily covered without needing planned stops, though you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel. With a low estimated fuel cost of $10, you can easily top up if needed. A specific tip for this drive: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from NJ 72 to North Green Street, as this is where the character of the drive begins to change.
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 31.1 miles from Mystic Island, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mystic Island, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mystic Island, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Mystic Island, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 72 for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Mystic Island, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Radio Road
At end of road, turn right onto Radio Road
Navigation decision point
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 644 / Magnolia Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 644 / Magnolia Road toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
$10.31 one way
$20.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
2:10 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
11 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 34m 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?
The journey unfolds across 45% highway driving, interspersed with local roads, providing a varied experience behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 13.7 miles along NJ 72, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. As you navigate using NJ 72, North Green Street, and US 206, expect the road's character to shift, moving from potentially more open highway sections to more built-up areas. This mixed profile means you'll experience different driving conditions and speeds throughout the 62.2 miles.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on NJ 72.
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 around 0.3 miles in near Radio Road.
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 62.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (Radio Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass): 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 Mystic Island, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly and Bordentown.
Pemberton
32.7 mi in
|
~51m
|
via CR 644
Fort Dix
32.7 mi in
|
~51m
|
via CR 644
Mount Holly
32.7 mi in
|
~51m
|
via CR 644
Bordentown
54 mi in
|
~1h 22m
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 34m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on NJ 72. 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 0.3 miles (Radio Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass): 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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