Origin
Trenton, NJ
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to National Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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National Park, NJ
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Trenton, NJ to National Park, NJ is 41.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I-295 and West Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that's ideal for a quick trip. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a half-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 32.8 mi | 37m |
| West Kings Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hessian Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and National Park, 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
33 mi
·
37 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 28
Toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto NJ 168
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Turn left onto CR 551 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 130; CR 551 Spur
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551
215 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
12
Continue on US 130; CR 551
128 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklawn Circle
14
Turn right onto US 130; CR 551
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
15
Enter roundabout onto US 130
288 ft
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
16
Continue on US 130
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New Broadway
17
Continue on US 130
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto US 130
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
19
Take the exit onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 642: National Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto CR 642
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hessian Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
CR 642
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
35.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim
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 NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephra...
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CR 551 Spur / West Kings Highway
Turn left onto CR 551 Spur / West Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 642: National Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 642: National Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
National Park, NJ
Late night in National Park on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
10 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
52m 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 primarily on highways, with 79% of the 41.8 miles covered on routes like I-295. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.8 miles on I-295 before transitioning to surface roads like West Kings Highway and Crown Point Road. Expect a higher density of exits on the highway portion, with fewer transitions as you approach National Park.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and West Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 295.
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 14 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (CR 551 Spur / West Kings Highway): 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.
Between Trenton, NJ and National Park, NJ, road signs point toward Runnemede and Mount Ephraim.
Runnemede
35.5 mi in
|
~42m
Mount Ephraim
35.5 mi in
|
~42m
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 52m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 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 National Park, 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 2.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (CR 551 Spur / West Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at National Park, 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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