Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Florham Park, NJ
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Trenton to Florham Park is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 287 and US 206, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward trip for most drivers. Consider this route for a quick, manageable drive between these two New Jersey locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 206 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 295 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~4,443 veh/hr typical · worst 5,303
Quietest
2 AM
~334 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Florham Park, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 1
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
Turn left onto NJ 27
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
Continue on US 206; CR 533
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
Merge onto US 206 BYP
Enter roundabout onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Take the exit
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 510
Continue on CR 510
Continue on CR 510
Turn left onto CR 609
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.3 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 6 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $5.01 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Florham Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is 56% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 287 covering 18.1 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, likely noticing an increase in traffic signals and intersections as you move off the interstate. Expect a mixed profile, meaning some sections will feel like open road cruising and others will involve more frequent stops and starts.
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 6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 25 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Cherry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
335 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
~50.6 mi in
Elevation Range
327 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Trenton, NJ and Florham Park, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Morristown.
New York
Morristown
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
Founded 1899
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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