Origin
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Morristown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Morristown, NJ
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Trip Overview
Trenton to Morristown is 34.3 miles and takes about 1 hour via Old Trenton Road, 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. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than high-speed highway cruising. Given the minimal driving time and distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trenton Road | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Texas Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Edinburg Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 9 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Old Trenton Road
— 8.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Morristown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn straight onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
4
Continue on CR 535
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edinburg Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 535
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Trenton Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto CR 535
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 535
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
9
Turn right onto NJ 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
12
Continue on CR 612
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
13
Continue on Texas Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CR 516 East: Matawan
20
Turn straight onto CR 516
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
21
Turn left onto CR 687
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottrell Road
22
Turn right onto NJ 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
Use the left / slight left lanes.
23
Turn left onto CR 689
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Morristown Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Balmoral Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Balmoral Avenue
25
Turn right onto Hallandale Drive
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hallandale Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Hallandale Drive
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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 130
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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
Morristown, NJ
Afternoon in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 drive is predominantly a turn-heavy local experience, with only 11% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including Old Trenton Road, Texas Road, and Hamilton Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on Old Trenton Road. Be prepared for a dynamic route that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Old Trenton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near US 130.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Morristown, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 516: Matawan and Cr 516 East: Matawan.
Cr 516: Matawan
29.2 mi in
|
~50m
Cr 516 East: Matawan
29.8 mi in
|
~51m
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.
Arriving in Morristown, NJ
Full guide →Morristown is a town of 19,000 people (2019) in Morris County, New Jersey. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. This history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
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 1h. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Old Trenton Road. 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 Morristown, 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 13.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown 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 Morristown, 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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