Origin
Westfield, NJ
Afternoon in Westfield on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 43.1-mile drive from Westfield, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes US 1 and the Trenton Freeway, with a significant portion also on the Garden State Parkway, offering a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $7, this journey is budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel within a familiar geographic area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 27.4 mi | 39m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 27.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Maple Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Turn left onto CR 613
2.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
11
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
17
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
20
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
21
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
22
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
26
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
27
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Westfield, 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 0 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
19 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Garden State Parkway
(5.1 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
New Brunswick, NJ
22 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
17 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 8m 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-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 82% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.4 miles, primarily on US 1. While the route is largely characterized by its highway nature, you will transition between major arteries like the Garden State Parkway and the Trenton Freeway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 43.1 miles. This drive prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.
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 43.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Westfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~9m
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 8m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.31 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown 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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