Origin
Trenton, NJ
Late night in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Port Reading, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Port Reading, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Trenton to Port Reading, you are facing a straightforward 37.9-mile journey across New Jersey. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily utilize Hamilton Avenue, I-295 North, and US-1 to navigate the Northeast corridor. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is a very economical trip for your commute or weekend plans. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| I 295 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 17.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Port Reading, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 295 North
5
Merge onto I 295
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
14
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 287
19
Continue on NJ 440
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 440
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 514
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on CR 514
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left onto CR 514
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Port Reading Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Port Reading Avenue
26
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Avenue
27
Turn right onto Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Langford Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Langford Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Port Reading, NJ
Late night in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
19 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
57m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate frequent navigation through local intersections and varying traffic patterns. The road personality here is defined by its winding, suburban nature, requiring you to stay alert through every turn. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches on this path, so keep your focus on the road as you transition between local thoroughfares. This is a practical, functional drive that keeps you engaged with the surrounding area from start to finish.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Brunswick Pike.
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 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Port Reading, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Raritan Center and Perth Amboy - among others.
Newark|Newark
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
Camden
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 1
Raritan Center
31.3 mi in
|
~45m
Perth Amboy
31.3 mi in
|
~45m
Cr 514 East: Woodbridge
32.8 mi in
|
~47m
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 57m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Brunswick Pike. 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 Port Reading, 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Reading, 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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