Trenton to Landing is 57.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a same-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover the distance without demanding a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient journey between these two points, with a manageable fuel cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.9 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 202
17.8 mi
28m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
8 mi
11m
US 206
6.9 mi
10m
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
5m
I 287
4.1 mi
4m
State Road
3.1 mi
5m
I 295
2.9 mi
3m
Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 17.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Landing, 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-BToward US 1: New Brunswick, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 67AToward US 1 North: New BrunswickUse 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
1.6 mi·2 min·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
22
Merge onto I 287
4.1 mi·4 min·I 287
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 22BToward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, NetcongUse the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 202; US 206
18 mi·28 min·US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
26
Merge onto I 80
1.1 mi·1 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
28
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
29
Continue on US 46
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 46
30
Take the exit
518 ft·16 sec
Toward Main StreetUse the right lane.
31
Turn left onto US 46
0.6 mi·44 sec·US 46
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Turn straight onto CR 631
0.2 mi·15 sec·Ledgewood Landing Road
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
34
Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shippenport Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto CR 616
491 ft·11 sec·Mount Arlington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
36
At end of road, turn left onto CR 631
53 ft·5 sec·Landing Road
Use the left lane.
37
Arrive at destination
CR 631
Trip Plan
Given the drive's relatively short duration of just over an hour and a half, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Trenton in the morning or early afternoon should allow ample time to reach Landing comfortably. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it’s wise to ensure you have a full tank before setting off to avoid unnecessary stops. Keep an eye on signage for US 202, as it's the primary artery for a significant portion of this route, and pay attention to transitions as you move between different road types.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.9 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Landing, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Trenton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 57.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 202 for about 17.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 56.2 — 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
36.1 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
8
55.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.51
$21.03
premium
$4.93
$11.23
$22.46
diesel
$5.61
$12.78
$25.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Trenton, NJ
Late night
in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Landing, NJ
Late night
in Landing on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 39.9
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
$10
near mile 53.9
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$10
near mile 37.9
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 57.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 202, the Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass, and US 206. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 17.8 miles on US 202, providing a good amount of steady driving. The character of the road shifts, blending faster highway sections with potentially more varied local road conditions. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without feeling overly complex.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 29 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 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Trenton, NJ and Landing, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, Netcong and New York City.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 17.8 miles on US 202. 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 Landing, 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 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Landing, NJ before heading back.
