Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Garfield, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Garfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Trenton, NJ to Garfield, NJ is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Hamilton Avenue and I-295 North, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given that it's almost entirely on surface roads, expect a steady pace rather than high-speed highway travel. This route is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| NJ 21 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| US 1 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| I 295 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Garfield, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 295 North
5
Merge onto I 295
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
18 mi
·
21 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward Ackerman Avenue, Botany Village, Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto Ackerman Avenue
421 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ackerman Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on Outwater Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Outwater Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left
25 ft
·
1 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.95 one way
$21.89 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| premium | $5.13 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(17.7 mi)
$2.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garfield, NJ
Morning in Garfield on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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?
This drive is exclusively on surface roads, meaning you'll encounter traffic lights and intersections for the entire 63.7 miles. There is no highway driving on this route, so don't expect any stretches over 0% highway share. Drivers should anticipate frequent stops and a consistent speed limit throughout the trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
215 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
250 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
215 ft
~18.2 mi in
Elevation Range
215 ft
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 Garfield, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.
Newark|Newark
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
Camden
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
Njtp Toll
27.3 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp North: New York City
27.7 mi in
|
~40m
Newark Airport
46 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Elizabeth Seaport
46 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Downtown
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via NJ 21
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 Garfield, NJ
Full guide →Bergen County is in the Gateway region at the northeastern corner of New Jersey. Bergen County and its many inner suburbs constitute a highly developed part of the New York City metropolitan area.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.47 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Garfield, 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 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 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garfield, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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