Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Afternoon in Ocean Acres on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trenton, NJ
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The drive from Ocean Acres, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 72, US 206, Magnolia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on NJ 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 72 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| US 206 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vincentown-Columbus Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Neptune Drive | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
Start on Buccaneer Lane
Turn right onto (111)
Turn left onto Neptune Drive
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72
Enter roundabout onto CR 644
Continue on CR 644
Turn left onto CR 530
Continue on CR 530
Continue on CR 530
Turn right onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 545
Turn left onto US 130
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 620
Turn left onto CR 622
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn right onto CR 626
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ocean Acres, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto CR 644 / Magnolia Road toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ocean Acres on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
50.1 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on NJ 72.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 72 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near NJ 72.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (NJ 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles (CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly, Bordentown and Arena Drive West.
Pemberton
Fort Dix
Mount Holly
Bordentown
Arena Drive West
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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