Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Evening in Edgewater on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
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.
Edgewater, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trenton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Spanning 64.1 miles from Edgewater to Trenton, this trip is a straightforward journey through the heart of New Jersey. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. By primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, and River Road, you’ll navigate the Northeast corridor efficiently. Expect to budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two locations. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical, no-nonsense connection within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32 miles from Edgewater, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
With 84% of your travel taking place on highways, this drive is definitely focused on speed and efficiency rather than leisurely cruising. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted 28.3-mile stretch that defines the core of the experience. The personality of the road is that of a commuter-heavy, high-speed corridor designed to move traffic quickly across the region. While the transition from the bustling Edgewater area to Trenton involves shifting between major interchanges and local arteries, the highway-focused nature of the trip keeps the pace consistent. Be prepared for a functional, high-traffic environment that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 64.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 South: Newark
7
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
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 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
36.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
9
36.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Edgewater, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rutgers University along the way.
Rutgers University
36.4 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 28.3 mi | 35m |
| US 1 | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 495 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 28.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 505
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
4
Continue on 60th Street
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 495 West
7
Merge onto NJ 495
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
23 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
16
Merge onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the none lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
24
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
25
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
Use the none lane.
26
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
28
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
30
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
31
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-route lodging. Given the 1-hour and 32-minute duration, you likely won't need to build in formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting the Turnpike is always a smart move. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the estimated duration. Use the 28.3-mile stretch on the Turnpike to settle into a steady rhythm, but stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you transition onto US 1 or River Road. Being mindful of these shifts will help you maintain a smooth pace as you reach Trenton.
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 32 miles from Edgewater, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 64.1 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 44m 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 17m
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 Edgewater, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgewater, NJ
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgewater, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Edgewater, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Edgewater, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Trenton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.61 one way
$21.21 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.96
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.3 mi)
$3.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 Edgewater, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 64.1 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 New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.61 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 is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 64.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Edgewater, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rutgers University along the way.
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