Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Rossmoor, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trenton, NJ to Rossmoor, NJ is 18.8 miles and takes about 35m via Old Trenton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on local roads, making it ideal for a quick transfer or an easy afternoon excursion. You won't encounter significant highway driving, so expect a more relaxed pace. Plan for a drive that feels very local and unhurried.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trenton Road | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Edinburg Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 130 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury-South River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Rossmoor, NJ.
Start on CR 626
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn straight onto NJ 33
Continue on CR 535
Continue on CR 535
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Turn slight right onto CR 535
Continue on CR 535
Turn right onto NJ 32
Turn right onto Rossmoor Drive
Turn right onto Old Nassau Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — 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
At end of road, turn left onto US 130
Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right onto CR 535 / South River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Old Nassau Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Rossmoor on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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.
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only a 6% highway share. The majority of your journey will be on surface streets and local roads like Old Trenton Road, Hamilton Avenue, and Edinburg Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 8.5 miles on Old Trenton Road. You can expect frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through more populated areas. It’s not a high-speed, straight-shot kind of drive, but rather a more engaged experience through familiar territory.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (CR 535 / South River Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 35m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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