Origin
Oak Valley, NJ
Morning in Oak Valley on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Valley, 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
59m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Valley, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 44.5-mile drive from Oak Valley, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is a quick trip, averaging just under an hour at 59 minutes. It's a straightforward journey primarily on I-295, making it an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend around $7 on fuel for this route. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's best tackled in one go, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, so you won't be crossing state lines.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 36.6 mi | 43m |
| Mantua Pike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ogden Station Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 36.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Valley, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Buddy Powell Lane
212 ft
·
13 sec
·
Buddy Powell Lane
2
Turn left onto Sal Corma Place
241 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sal Corma Place
3
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Georgetown Road
4
Turn right onto Ogden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ogden Station Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 45
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mantua Pike
6
Continue on NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
Edith Avenue
8
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 551
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broadway
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
12
Merge onto I 295
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
15
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
17
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
18
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 22.3 miles from Oak Valley, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — 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
|
Sal Corma Place
Turn left onto Sal Corma Place
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Georgetown Road
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ogden Station Road
Turn right onto Ogden Station Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$7.38 one way
$14.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
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
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
6:18 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
9 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
59m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 82% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 36.6 miles on I-295, offering a consistent pace. While the bulk of the route utilizes high-speed interstates like I-295, you'll also navigate sections on Mantua Pike and South Broad Street, which will likely involve more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach Trenton. This blend means the drive transitions from open highway to more built-up areas.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Mantua Pike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sal Corma Place.
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 44.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Sal Corma Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Ogden Station Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Oak Valley, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.
Arena Drive West
41.8 mi in
|
~54m
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 59m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 295. 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 (Sal Corma Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Ogden Station Road): Navigation decision point.
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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