Origin
Deerfield, NJ
Afternoon in Deerfield on Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, Ellis Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 65.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 65.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pole Tavern Circle 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 Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Tavern Circle | — | — |
| Bridgeton Pike | — | — |
| Ellis Mill Road | — | — |
| Ellis Street | — | — |
| NJ 55 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pole Tavern Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on West Deerfield Road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Deerfield Road
2
Turn left
6.6 mi
·
9 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pole Tavern Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
5
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellis Mill Road
6
Continue on Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ellis Street
7
Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
11
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
40 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Arena Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
14
Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
15
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
16
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Deerfield, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Deerfield, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
33 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
1h 16m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, Ellis Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Deerfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 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 Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deerfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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