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Trip from Trenton, NJ to Green Knoll, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Green Knoll, NJ, NJ

Green Knoll, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

Trenton to Green Knoll is 33.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass and US 206, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, you can easily complete it in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass 8 mi 11m
US 206 7.4 mi 11m
Brunswick Pike 4.1 mi 5m
State Road 3.1 mi 5m
I 295 2.9 mi 3m
Hamilton Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Washington Road 1.7 mi 3m
Witherspoon Street 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass — 8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Green Knoll, 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

4.1 mi · 5 min · Brunswick Pike
9

Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571

339 ft · 7 sec · Washington Road
10

Continue on CR 526; CR 571

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto NJ 27

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
13

Continue on Mount Lucas Road

493 ft · 20 sec · Mount Lucas Road
14

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

141 ft · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 206; CR 533

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 206; CR 533

5.3 mi · 8 min · US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit onto US 206 BYP

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
18

Merge onto US 206 BYP

7.8 mi · 11 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto US 206

209 ft · 2 sec · US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
20

Continue on US 206

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
21

Turn right onto Allen Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Allen Road
22

At end of road, turn right onto (639)

0.8 mi · 1 min · Foothill Road
23

Turn right onto Brian Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Brian Drive
24

Arrive at destination

Brian Drive

Where to Stop

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

township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillsborough, NJ

17 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

Manville, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Princeton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 295 North
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
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | Cherry Hill Road

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
30 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 206

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

Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.54 one way

$11.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.06 $12.13
premium $4.93 $6.48 $12.95
diesel $5.61 $7.37 $14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.92 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Afternoon in Trenton on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Green Knoll, NJ

Afternoon in Green Knoll on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

48 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

54m 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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass, including one uninterrupted segment of 8 miles. The route transitions between these more direct parkway-like roads and highways such as US 206, also known as Brunswick Pike. Expect varied driving conditions as you navigate through different types of roadways, moving from faster highway speeds to more localized routes.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 2.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Green Knoll, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.

New York

30 mi in | ~47m | via US 206

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 54m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 8 miles on Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass. 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 Green Knoll, 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Green Knoll, 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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