Origin
Ship Bottom, NJ
Late night in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ship Bottom, 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 25m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ship Bottom, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from the coast to the state capital, this 58.8-mile journey from Ship Bottom to Trenton is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast. You can easily complete the trip in one day, as the estimated drive time is just 1 hour and 25 minutes. Budgeting about $10 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective commute or day trip. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need an overnight stop, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan your arrival. Expect a straightforward transition from the coastal environment of Ship Bottom into the inland urban setting of Trenton.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 28.3 mi | 39m |
| US 206 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vincentown-Columbus Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
— 28.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on East 19th Street
196 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 19th Street
2
Turn right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
28 mi
·
39 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 644
460 ft
·
5 sec
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
8
Continue on CR 644
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
9
Turn left onto CR 530
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
11
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
12
Turn right onto US 206
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Vincentown-Columbus Road
13
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
15
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
21
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
23
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
24
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Ship Bottom, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge onto NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
36.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
45 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 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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, as only 24% of this route consists of highways. You will start by crossing the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 28.3 miles. As you transition onto US 206 and Magnolia Road, the character of the drive shifts into more technical, winding local segments. This mix keeps the experience engaging, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a practical drive that favors local roads over high-speed highway miles.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Manahawkin Bay Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NJ 72 / West 8th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 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 Ship Bottom, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly and Bordentown.
Pemberton
29.3 mi in
|
~41m
|
via CR 644
Fort Dix
29.3 mi in
|
~41m
|
via CR 644
Mount Holly
29.3 mi in
|
~41m
|
via CR 644
Bordentown
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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 25m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. 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 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 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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