Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Roebling, NJ
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This short 11.4-mile drive from Trenton, NJ, to Roebling, NJ, will take you about 17 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. The route utilizes major roads like I-295 and local streets such as Burlington-Bordentown Road and South Olden Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this journey is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or budgeting for this quick hop within New Jersey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burlington-Bordentown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hornberger Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Roebling, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 130: Burlington, Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 130 / Burlington Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Roebling on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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.
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 36% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I-295, including one continuous segment of 4.1 miles, offering a chance to pick up speed. This will transition to more local driving as you navigate Burlington-Bordentown Road and South Olden Avenue, likely involving more traffic signals and varied speed limits. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, blending faster highway conditions with more typical suburban road navigation.
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 early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Roebling, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bordentown along the way.
Bordentown
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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