Origin
Lebanon, NJ
Late night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, 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
Distance
38.2 mi
61 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NJ
Nemika F
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 38.2-mile drive from Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is perfect for a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, as indicated by its 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy experience. The overall feel is one of local transit within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey. This trip is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two locations without the complexities of a long-haul adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, with no highway stretches to speak of. This 38.2-mile route emphasizes local thoroughfares like Highway 22, Beaver Avenue, and Center Street, offering a hands-on driving experience. Given its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, the journey will likely involve navigating through communities and varying road conditions as you progress the 38.2 miles toward Trenton.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 22 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 Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| Beaver Avenue | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| NJ 31 South | — | — |
| Pennington Road | — | — |
| Olden Avenue | — | — |
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 22
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp straight
322 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto US Highway 22
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 22
4
Keep slight right
410 ft
·
10 sec
5
Continue on Beaver Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Avenue
6
Turn left onto Old Highway 22
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Highway 22
7
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Center Street
8
Take the ramp straight
256 ft
·
7 sec
9
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 202
11
Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
10 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road
518 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pennington Road
14
Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennington Road
15
Turn left onto Olden Avenue
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Olden Avenue
16
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
17
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Lebanon, NJ · 30m 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 19.1 miles from Lebanon, 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
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
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
Late night in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
19 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
14 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 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 Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 38.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 22, Beaver Avenue, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Lebanon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.33 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 Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Lebanon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lebanon, 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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