Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Morganville, NJ
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The drive from Trenton, NJ to Morganville, NJ covers 32.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Trenton Road, Tennent Road, Texas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Old Trenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trenton Road | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Tennent Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Edinburg Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Marlboro Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Morganville, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn straight onto NJ 33
Continue on CR 535
Continue on CR 535
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Turn slight right onto CR 535
Continue on CR 535
Turn right onto NJ 32
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
Turn left onto CR 612
Continue on CR 612
Continue on Texas Road
Turn right onto CR 520
Turn left onto CR 3
Turn right onto Church Lane
Turn right onto NJ 79
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 3 / Tennent Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| premium | $5.13 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Morganville on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
32.3 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
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 32.3 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: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
291 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
159 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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