Origin
Trenton, NJ
Late night in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Farmingdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
This short, 36.8-mile drive from Trenton to Farmingdale, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. With 81% of the route on highways, it’s a quick journey, making it ideal for a single day trip. You’ll be looking at an estimated fuel cost of around $6 for this excursion. The drive primarily utilizes the Central Jersey Expressway and Lakewood Farmingdale Road, offering a direct path through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| Lakewood Farmingdale Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hempstead Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Farmingdale, 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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31B
Toward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State Park
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 547
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
11
Continue on CR 524; CR 547
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR 524; CR 547
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Farmingdale, NJ
Late night in Farmingdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Manalapan, NJ
18 mi in
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
8 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
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 36.8-mile journey, as 81% of the route is on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 29.8 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway. This suggests a predominantly fast-paced drive with limited interruptions. The profile indicates a consistent, highway-style travel for the majority of the trip, making it efficient for covering distance without much deviation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and Lakewood Farmingdale Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Trenton, NJ and Farmingdale, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points, Cr 547 North: Farmingdale and Allaire State Park.
Njtp: Shore Points
4 mi in
|
~7m
Cr 547 North: Farmingdale
34 mi in
|
~42m
Allaire State Park
34 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting 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 46m. Total distance: 36.8 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Farmingdale, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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