Origin
Brownville, NJ
Afternoon in Brownville on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thames Drive, Cottrell Road, Old Bridge-Matawan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thames Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Drive | — | — |
| Cottrell Road | — | — |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | — | — |
| US 9 South | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Texas Road | — | — |
| Matchaponix Avenue | — | — |
| Pergola Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thames Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Cloister Court
407 ft
·
23 sec
·
Cloister Court
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thames Drive
3
Turn right onto Cottrell Road
443 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cottrell Road
4
Turn sharp left onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South: Freehold
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 9 South: Freehold
6
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 9
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
8
Turn right onto Texas Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Texas Road
9
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
10
Continue on Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
11
Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
315 ft
·
12 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
12
Turn left onto Forsgate Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
13
Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury-South River Road
14
Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
15
Turn slight right
377 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
7.7 mi
·
11 min
18
Keep slight right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195 West: Trenton
20
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
22
Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Arena Drive
23
Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
24
Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
25
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
26
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Brownville, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Brownville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trenton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Trenton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
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
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
56m 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 Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thames Drive, Cottrell Road, Old Bridge-Matawan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Brownville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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.
The drive from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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