Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Clearbrook Park, NJ
William Jacobs
Trenton, NJ to Clearbrook Park, NJ is 17.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Old Trenton Road, Hamilton Avenue, and Edinburg Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating surface roads, so expect a more local driving experience rather than extensive highway cruising.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trenton Road | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Edinburg Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Station Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury Station Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Applegarth Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 130 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Clearbrook Park, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn straight onto NJ 33
Continue on CR 535
Continue on CR 535
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Turn right onto CR 615
Continue on CR 615
Turn left onto CR 619
Turn right
Turn right onto Clearbrook Drive
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 615 / Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Clearbrook Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Clearbrook Park on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only a small portion on highways. You'll encounter about 8.5 miles on Old Trenton Road before transitioning to other main roads. The overall feel is that of local driving, likely with frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you move through populated areas. Expect to be merging with local traffic rather than experiencing long stretches of high-speed highway travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near US 130.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 13.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (CR 615 / Station Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Clearbrook Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
56 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
69 ft
Founded 1719
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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