Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Pine Beach, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Pine Beach, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Pine Beach, NJ covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, Whitesville Road, East Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 19 mi | 21m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Lakewood Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 19 mi, about 21m
Traffic on I-195
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,786 veh/hr typical · worst 3,356
Quietest
2 AM
~125 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Pine Beach, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hempstead Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 524
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 195
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
12
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Highway
13
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Cro Road
15
Turn right onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakewood Road
16
Take the exit onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 9
Toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
17
Merge onto GSP; US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right
235 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto CR 527
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lakehurst Road
21
Continue on CR 527
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Water Street
22
Turn right onto NJ 166
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Irons Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto NJ 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Herflicker Boulevard
24
Turn straight onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
25
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Starboard Street
26
Turn right onto CR 617
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Compass Avenue
27
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
28
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Club House Road
29
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
30
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
CR 617
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
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 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
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 81
Toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
NJ 166 / Irons Street
Turn right onto NJ 166 / Irons Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $5.13 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Garden State Parkway
(2.1 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
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
Pine Beach, NJ
Morning in Pine Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
1h 4m 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?
43.6 mi in 1h 4m — 49% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Central Jersey Expressway.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
156 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
156 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
156 ft
~15.6 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
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 Pine Beach, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points, Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson, Cr 527 South: Jackson and Gsp - among others.
Njtp: Shore Points
4 mi in
|
~7m
Cr 526
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Cr 527: Siloam
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Jackson
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Cr 527 South: Jackson
23.5 mi in
|
~30m
Gsp
38.3 mi in
|
~54m
|
via US 9
Toms River
40.7 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in Trenton, NJ
Full guide →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
- • New Jersey State House — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New Jersey
- • First Presbyterian Church — church in Trenton, New Jersey
- • Calhoun Street Bridge — bridge over the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Trenton, Ne...
Arriving in Pine Beach, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1925
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 4m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Pine Beach, 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 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Beach, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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