Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, NJ
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Beachwood, NJ
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Trenton, NJ to Beachwood, NJ is 42.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Central Jersey Expressway and Whitesville Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed driving experience that's generally straightforward. Given the short duration and distance, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion, offering a convenient way to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 19 mi | 21m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Lakewood Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Arena Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 9 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Beachwood, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn right onto CR 622
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
Turn straight onto CR 524
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 527
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
Turn right onto CR 527
Turn left onto CR 622
Turn right onto US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Merge onto GSP; US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto CR 619
Turn right onto CR 530
Continue on US 9
Turn slight right onto Railroad Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Trenton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 9 toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Beachwood on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
70°F
Lakewood, NJ
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it on highways. You'll encounter approximately 19 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, which represents the longest uninterrupted stretch. The roads will transition from more direct highway segments to local roads like Whitesville Road and East Veterans Highway as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more typical, perhaps slightly slower, local traffic patterns as the drive progresses, keeping things from feeling entirely monotonous.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Trenton, NJ and Beachwood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points, Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson, Cr 527 South: Jackson and Gsp.
Njtp: Shore Points
Cr 526
Cr 527: Siloam
Jackson
Cr 527 South: Jackson
Gsp
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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