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Trip from Ridgefield, 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 30m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ridgefield, NJ, NJ

Ridgefield, NJ

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Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 63-mile drive from Ridgefield, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is a manageable 1-hour and 30-minute trip, making it an excellent candidate for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike and US 1, with 83% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this is an economical option for getting between two points within the Northeast region. You'll find this drive to be straightforward and efficient, designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, no overnight stays are necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

31.5 miles from Ridgefield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 28.3 mi 35m
US 1 20.1 mi 28m
Tonnelle Avenue 3.3 mi 5m
Trenton Freeway 3 mi 4m
North Olden Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
South Broad Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Brunswick Pike 0.9 mi 1m
Hamilton Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 28.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield, NJ and Trenton, NJ.

1

Start on this road

47 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left

164 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn right onto Hillside Street

311 ft · 17 sec · Hillside Street
4

Turn right onto CR 50

296 ft · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
6

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
12

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

23 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

323 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
17

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.4 mi · 51 sec · State Route 18
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
19

Merge onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

276 ft · 4 sec · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

387 ft · 6 sec · US 1
23

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
24

Continue on US 1

14 mi · 19 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec
27

Merge onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
28

Continue on US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
29

Take the exit

474 ft · 14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
30

At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue

481 ft · 14 sec · New York Avenue
31

Turn left onto CR 622

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Turn right onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
33

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street
34

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Trip Plan

For this efficient 1-hour and 30-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave when it suits you best, though avoiding peak commute times on the New Jersey Turnpike is always a good idea. With no designated stops, you can easily break up the 63 miles as needed, perhaps for a quick rest or to refuel if necessary, though the $10 fuel cost suggests it's not a major concern. Keep an eye on traffic patterns, especially as you approach Trenton. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is updated, as lane configurations on US 1 can sometimes be complex.

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 31.5 miles from Ridgefield, NJ, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.5 miles or 43m 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 15m

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 Ridgefield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ridgefield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 63 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Ridgefield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 28.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

32 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Old Bridge, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Ridgefield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Samudhra Premium Restaurant & Lounge, Franklin Park, New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin Park, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 45

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+17323699942

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoboken, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.5

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

3 mi

Samudhra Premium Restaurant & Lounge, Franklin Park, New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 45

Franklin Park, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+17323699942

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 18

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 4.5

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 4.5

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22.5

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.5

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 4.5

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.5

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 13.5

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.5

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 9

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.5

Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54

Princeton, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+16099190091

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 13.5

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.5

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

NxGn Arena - Laser Tag Near Me - Arcades Near Me - Things to do

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Edgewater, New Jersey

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12012563357

Visit website

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

North Bergen, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
7
11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
34.6 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
35.3 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
35.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.44 one way

$20.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.44 $22.88
premium $4.93 $12.22 $24.44
diesel $5.61 $13.91 $27.82

Estimated Tolls: $3.96

New Jersey Turnpike (28.3 mi) $3.96

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ridgefield, NJ

Late night in Ridgefield on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Late night in Trenton on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

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 30m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 15.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 19.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 63-mile journey, with 83% of the route being on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.3 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While Tonnelle Avenue and US 1 will introduce some variation, the overall character leans heavily towards efficient travel. This isn't a route known for winding scenic byways; instead, it's built for direct transit between Ridgefield and Trenton.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

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 63 miles you will encounter 27 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 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.

Between Ridgefield, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and Rutgers University.

Njtp

5.1 mi in | ~9m

Rutgers University

35.3 mi in | ~48m

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 30m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.96 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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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