Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mullica Hill, NJ
Malcolm Garret
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Mullica Hill, NJ covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Bridgeton Pike, Mantua Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 36.8 mi | 43m |
| Bridgeton Pike | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Mantua Pike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,686 veh/hr typical · worst 5,600
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Mullica Hill, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn right onto CR 622
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit onto Exit 24B
Turn left onto CR 551
Continue on CR 551
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551
Continue on Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 45; CR 551
Continue on NJ 45
Continue on NJ 45
Continue on NJ 45
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Exit 24B toward CR 551: Westville, Woodbury Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551 / Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.51 one way
$17.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $5.13 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Mullica Hill on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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.
49.5 mi in 1h 7m, mostly highway — 36.8 mi of that is on I 295.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Bridgeton Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 620 / Arena Drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (Exit 24B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
122 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
79 ft
~45.9 mi in
Elevation Range
58 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Trenton, NJ and Mullica Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 551: Westville and Woodbury Heights.
Cr 551: Westville
Woodbury Heights
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
Founded 1701
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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