Origin
Pennington, NJ
Morning in Pennington on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennington, 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
19m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennington, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Pennington and Trenton, this 9.6-mile commute is a straightforward local connection. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 19 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly affordable way to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Since the entire route stays on local roads, you will avoid the stress of highway merging and high-speed traffic. It is a practical, no-frills drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Olden Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Delaware Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pennington Road
— 4.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
165 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Delaware Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 640
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on CR 640
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennington Road
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pennington Road
6
Continue on NJ 31
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennington Road
7
Turn left onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Olden Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
10
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Delaware Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 640 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CR 640 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 31 / Pennington Road
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31 / Pennington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Olden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
7:52 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
2 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
19m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and intersections as you navigate through the area. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.9-mile segment on Pennington Road. As you transition from Pennington Road to Olden Avenue and South Main Street, the pace remains steady and urban-focused. You will need to stay alert for varying speed limits and local traffic patterns throughout the entire 19-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Pennington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Delaware Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 640 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NJ 31 / Pennington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 19m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Pennington Road. 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 (East Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 640 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NJ 31 / Pennington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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