Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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
Wikimedia Commons
Ellisburg, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trenton, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ is 31.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 295 and Marlton Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and under-an-hour duration, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward drive without many detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Marlton Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Ellisburg, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn right onto CR 622
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 622 / South Olden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 70 West: Cherry Hill, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Ellisburg on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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 heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 295. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, especially during the longest stretch of 26.1 miles on I 295. The route transitions from I 295 to Marlton Pike, offering a slight change in scenery and road type as you approach your destination. While predominantly fast-paced, the shift towards Marlton Pike may introduce more local traffic as you get closer to Ellisburg.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Marlton Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 622 / South Olden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
Camden
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 39m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Trenton, NJ or browse trips ending in Ellisburg, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.
