Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Late night in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Reading, 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
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Reading, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Port Reading to Trenton, you are in for a straightforward 47.3-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the entire route consists of local roads rather than highways, you won't need to worry about high-speed traffic or long-distance planning. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the duration. Because the total travel time is under an hour, there is no need to split this into an overnight journey unless your personal schedule requires it.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 25 mi | 35m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 25 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Langford Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 514
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NJ 440
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
NJ 440
9
Continue on I 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
16
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
19
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
20
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
21
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
25
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
26
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Port Reading, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
19 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
12 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
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?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on surface streets like 2nd Avenue, Port Reading Avenue, and Rahway Avenue. Because the route is entirely local, you should anticipate frequent stops and a more hands-on driving experience compared to a typical freeway commute. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 47.3-mile span, requiring your full attention to navigate the various turns and intersections. It is a practical, utilitarian route that keeps you off the major arterials and firmly in the local landscape.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Trenton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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: 37.9 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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 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: near the start (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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