Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to South Bound Brook, 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
52m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
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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South Bound Brook, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Trenton, NJ to South Bound Brook, NJ is 30.6 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Hamilton Avenue and I 295 North, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it’s an easy same-day trip, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without requiring extensive planning. You'll primarily be on surface roads with a brief highway segment, making for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| South Middlebush Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Cedar Grove Lane | 3 mi | 5m |
| I 295 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Sand Hills Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amwell Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 11.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and South Bound Brook, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
349 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sand Hill Road, Major Road
10
Turn left onto Sand Hills Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sand Hills Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 615
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Middlebush Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CR 514
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amwell Road
13
Turn straight
281 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn slight right onto CR 619
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Grove Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Easton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on CR 527
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Avenue
17
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto CR 610
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgewood Terrace
19
Turn right onto CR 621
442 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
20
Turn left onto Zimmerman Place (Historical)
372 ft
·
27 sec
·
Zimmerman Place (Historical)
21
Arrive at destination
Zimmerman Place (Historical)
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 North
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
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1 / Brunswick Pike
Merge onto US 1 / Brunswick Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Sand Hills Road
Turn left onto Sand Hills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $5.13 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
South Bound Brook, NJ
Morning in South Bound Brook on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Somerset, NJ
15 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
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 covers 30.6 miles, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type isn't specified, but expect consistent surface road driving. You'll notice a pattern of frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of navigating through populated areas on main thoroughfares like Hamilton Avenue.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Brunswick Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 30.6 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
195 ft
54 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
195 ft
~17.5 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
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 South Bound Brook, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1869
Top landmarks
- • Staats House — historic house in South Bound Brook, New Jersey
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: 30.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 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 South Bound Brook, 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Bound Brook, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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