Origin
Trenton, NJ
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Lakehurst, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Trenton, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ is 33.3 miles and takes about 48m via Central Jersey Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of New Jersey to another part of the Northeast, entirely within the Garden State. It's a manageable drive, mostly on main roads that offer a mixed driving experience. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Toms River Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Cassville Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Arena Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Hope Chapel Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Commodore Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Lakehurst, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto 16B
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
16B
Exit 16B
Toward CR 537 East: Freehold
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 537
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Monmouth Road
11
Turn right onto CR 526; CR 571
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commodore Boulevard
12
Turn straight onto CR 571
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Cassville Road
13
Continue on CR 571
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Toms River Road
14
Continue on CR 571
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
15
Turn right onto CR 547
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
16
Continue on CR 547
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
17
Continue on CR 547
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
18
Turn left onto NJ 70
186 ft
·
12 sec
·
NJ 70
19
Arrive at destination
NJ 70
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
16B
Take the exit onto 16B toward CR 537 East: Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 16B
Toward CR 537 East: Freehold
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CR 547 / South Hope Chapel Road
Turn right onto CR 547 / South Hope Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
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 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
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.
Destination
Lakehurst, NJ
Late night in Lakehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
17 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
13 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
48m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with about 45% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous segment of 14.9 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway. The journey transitions from expressway-style travel to more local roads like Toms River Road and Cassville Road as you approach Lakehurst. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more community-focused driving as you navigate through central New Jersey.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 620 / Arena Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 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; at 4.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Lakehurst, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points and Cr 537 East: Freehold.
Njtp: Shore Points
4 mi in
|
~7m
Cr 537 East: Freehold
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
|
via 16B
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 48m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. 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 Lakehurst, 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 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; at 4.2 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakehurst, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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