Trip from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

70.8 mi

114 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.4 miles from Bridgeton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5

16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

5

17.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

33.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | Exit 1B

Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 295 North: Trenton

8

68 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	34.6 mi	40m
Veterans Memorial Highway	14.8 mi	18m
Buck Road	7.4 mi	11m
Centerton Road	6.5 mi	9m
North Pearl Street	2.7 mi	4m
South Olden Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
North-South Freeway	1.1 mi	1m
Arena Drive	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 34.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Trenton, NJ.

1

Start on this road

179 ft · 15 sec · this road

2

Turn right

47 ft · 8 sec

3

Turn left onto NJ 77

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Pearl Street

4

Turn slight right onto NJ 56

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

5

Turn slight left onto CR 611

4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

Use the left lane.

6

Continue on CR 553

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centerton Road

7

Turn right onto CR 553

7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr Use the left lane.

9

Merge onto NJ 55

15 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Merge onto NJ 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Take the exit onto Exit 1B

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Exit 1B

Exit 1B Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.

12

Merge onto I 295

35 mi · 40 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue Use the right lane.

14

Turn straight onto CR 620

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arena Drive

15

Turn left onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

16

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

17

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street

18

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.4 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.4 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bridgeton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bridgeton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bridgeton, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 34.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.4 mi from Bridgeton, NJ · 49m into the drive

unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheltenham, PA

35 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

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Trenton, NJ

The final approach into Trenton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deptford, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 30.3

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sewell, New Jersey

1 mi

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sewell, New Jersey

1 mi

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 30.3

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

Fireside Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.3

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18562702220

Visit website

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 25.3

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+18565898883

Visit website

The Olive Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.3

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18564686655

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 30.3

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

De Olde Towne Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18564553474

Visit website

Green Olive Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18564591147

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 65.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 65.7

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 65.7

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 65.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 65.7

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18664170909

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 70.8

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 70.8

Trenton, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.4

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.4

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.74 one way

$23.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.86	$25.71
premium	$4.93	$13.73	$27.46
diesel	$5.61	$15.63	$31.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lawnside - Tesla Supercharger

Lawnside, NJ

Tesla

32 DCFC

Gloucester Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Blackwood, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Deptford Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Deptford, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Promenade at Sagemore - Tesla Supercharger

Marlton, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Malaga, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Gloucester City, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Bellmawr, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Magnolia, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 Electrify America: 4 Blink Network: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 NOODOE: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.43	$3.40
Efficient EV	17.7	$6.19	$2.83
EV Truck/SUV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bridgeton, NJ

Morning in Bridgeton on Saturday

Local time

10:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Morning in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

10:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Cheltenham, PA

35 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

11 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 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Bridgeton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bridgeton, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Trenton, NJ

Nearby Places

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

Fireside Family Restaurant

Terra Nova Restaurant

The Olive Italian Restaurant

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

De Olde Towne Restaurant

Green Olive Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

Greenspot Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Greenspot Charging Station

Greenspot Charging Station

Greenspot Charging Station

Barclay Farmstead Museum

The Great Escape Room Challenge

Bury the Hatchet

Haddon Lake Park

Jake's Place Playground

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

Challenge Grove Park

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bridgeton, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

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