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Trip from Trenton, NJ to East Freehold, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

31.9 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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Downtown East Freehold, NJ, NJ

East Freehold, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trenton, NJ to East Freehold, NJ covers 31.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, Monmouth Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Jersey Expressway 14.9 mi 17m
Monmouth Road 8 mi 12m
West Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Arena Drive 1.8 mi 3m
Dutch Lane Road 1.4 mi 2m
South Olden Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Hamilton Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Broadway Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Central Jersey Expressway — 14.9 mi, about 17m

Traffic on I-195

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,786 veh/hr typical · worst 3,356

Quietest

2 AM

~125 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 626

6 ft · 6 sec · Chambers Street
2

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
4

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620

1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
5

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Hempstead Road
6

Turn straight onto CR 524

286 ft · 4 sec · South Broad Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 195

15 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto 16B

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 16B
Exit 16B Toward CR 537 East: Freehold Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto CR 537

8.0 mi · 12 min · Monmouth Road
11

Continue on CR 537

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 79

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway Road
13

Turn right onto CR 46

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dutch Lane Road
14

Arrive at destination

CR 46

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Twin Rivers, NJ

16 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

Hamilton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Twin Rivers, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 620 / Arena Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | 16B

Take the exit onto 16B toward CR 537 East: Freehold

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 16B Toward CR 537 East: Freehold
4
30.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | NJ 79 / Broadway Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 79 / Broadway Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.33 one way

$10.66 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $5.87 $11.73
premium $5.01 $6.29 $12.59
diesel $5.60 $7.03 $14.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Evening in Trenton on Tuesday

Local time

7:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Rain Showers Likely

S 0 to 5 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

East Freehold, NJ

Evening in East Freehold on Tuesday

Local time

7:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 0 to 5 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

46m 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?

31.9 mi in 46m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Central Jersey Expressway.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 1.8 miles in near CR 620 / Arena Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

182 ft 39 ft

Total Climb

192 ft

Total Descent

81 ft

Highest Point

182 ft

~29.7 mi in

Elevation Range

143 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Trenton, NJ and East Freehold, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points and Cr 537 East: Freehold.

Njtp: Shore Points

4 mi in | ~7m

Cr 537 East: Freehold

19.1 mi in | ~25m | via 16B

About the Cities

Starting in Trenton, NJ

Full guide →

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

  • • New Jersey State House — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New Jersey
  • • First Presbyterian Church — church in Trenton, New Jersey
  • • Calhoun Street Bridge — bridge over the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Trenton, Ne...

Arriving in East Freehold, NJ

Full guide →

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 46m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. 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 East Freehold, 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 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 East Freehold, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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