Origin
Victory Gardens, NJ
Morning in Victory Gardens on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Victory Gardens, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
60 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Victory Gardens, NJ
Joel Zar
Trenton, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 60-mile drive from Victory Gardens to Trenton, New Jersey, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-287 and US-206, this route is largely highway-focused, with 79% of the drive on expressways. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budget around $10 for fuel, making it an economical option for your travels within the Northeast region. The overall feel is practical and efficient, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| US 206 | 16.7 mi | 26m |
| Brunswick Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Route 10 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Garfield Avenue
157 ft
·
13 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Place
193 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Place
4
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
5
Turn right onto CR 665
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Salem Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
S. Salem Street
7
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
2 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
12
Merge onto I 287
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 287
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; US 206
16
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206
18
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
23
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
25
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
27
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
30
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
31
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
32
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
33
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
34
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
36
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
37
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Victory Gardens, 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 295 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 665 / South Salem Street
Turn right onto CR 665 / South Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
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.
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princet...
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Mount Lucas Road
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
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 Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
1h 28m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 60-mile trip, with I-287 and US-206 forming the backbone of your journey. Roughly 79% of the drive will be on faster roads, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 21.1 miles on I-287, providing a good period of steady driving. While the route is predominantly highway, transitions between these main roads will guide you through varied New Jersey landscapes as you progress towards Trenton. It’s a drive that prioritizes forward momentum.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 665 / South Salem Street.
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 60 miles you will encounter 29 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Victory Gardens, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, Flemington and Princeton.
Morristown Airport
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Flemington
28 mi in
|
~36m
Princeton
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 206
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 28m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 287. 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 Trenton, 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trenton, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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