Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Lumberton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Lumberton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Trenton to Lumberton, you are in for a quick 23.1-mile journey through the heart of New Jersey. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip, which is easily managed as a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays, as the route is short enough to complete in under an hour. Budgeting about $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your transit between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is entirely local, it serves as a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mount Holly Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 13.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Lumberton, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 295 South: Bordentown
6
Merge onto I 295
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 47A
Toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto CR 541
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
9
Continue on CR 541
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 541
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 541
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR 541
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 47A
Toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Turn right onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lumberton, NJ
Morning in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
12 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
31m 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?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating a series of surface streets including Hamilton Avenue, South Olden Avenue, and Arena Drive rather than logging miles on a high-speed interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you can expect a steady pace dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. The road maintains a consistent character throughout the entire 23.1-mile distance, keeping you engaged with frequent turns as you transition between the two towns.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (I 295): 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.
On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Lumberton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 541 South: Mount Holly along the way.
Cr 541 South: Mount Holly
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
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 31m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 295. 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 Lumberton, 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: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (I 295): 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 Lumberton, 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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