Origin
Montvale, NJ
Morning in Montvale on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montvale, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, Grand Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.61 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Montvale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 88.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Myrtle Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Kinderkamack Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Myrtle Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
364 ft
·
16 sec
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Penn Avenue
2
Continue on Myrtle Street
423 ft
·
19 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grand Avenue East
5
Turn left onto Park Street
499 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
6
Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kinderkamack Road
7
Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
10
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
11
Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
12
Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
13
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
15
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
16
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
19
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
22
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
23
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
25
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
26
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
27
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
29
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
30
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
31
Keep slight left
276 ft
·
4 sec
32
Keep slight left
387 ft
·
6 sec
33
Keep slight left
3.6 mi
·
5 min
34
Continue straight
14 mi
·
19 min
35
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
36
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
38
Continue on Trenton Freeway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
39
Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
41
Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
42
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
43
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
44
Arrive at your destination
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 44.1 miles from Montvale, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 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 24m
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 Montvale, 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 Montvale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montvale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Montvale, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Montvale, 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
$14.61 one way
$29.22 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Trenton on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
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
2 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 39m 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 Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, Grand Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Montvale, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.61 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.
The drive from Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montvale, NJ to Trenton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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