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Trip from Ocean Acres, 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 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ocean Acres, NJ, NJ

Ocean Acres, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: NJ 72 — 19.4 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Trenton, NJ.

1

Start on Buccaneer Lane

332 ft · 16 sec · Buccaneer Lane
2

Turn right onto (111)

177 ft · 10 sec · Nautilus Drive
3

Turn left onto Neptune Drive

1.1 mi · 4 min · Neptune Drive
4

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72

19 mi · 26 min · NJ 72
Use the left lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto CR 644

460 ft · 5 sec · Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
6

Continue on CR 644

6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
7

Turn left onto CR 530

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on CR 530

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Hampton Street
9

Continue on CR 530

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road
10

Turn right onto US 206

1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road
11

Continue on US 206

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

489 ft · 15 sec
Toward Bordentown
13

Turn straight onto CR 545

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 130

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue Use the right lane.
18

Turn straight onto CR 620

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arena Drive
19

Turn left onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
20

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
21

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street
22

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States; county seat of Burlington County, New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Holly, NJ

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Browns Mills, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | NJ 72

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | CR 644 / Magnolia Road

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

Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
6
27.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass

Turn left onto CR 530 / Pemberton Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

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

Use the right lane. Exit 61B Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.31 one way

$16.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ocean Acres, NJ

Afternoon in Ocean Acres on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Mount Holly, NJ

25 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

13 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 14m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

50.1 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on NJ 72.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on NJ 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

20.6 mi in | ~31m | via CR 644

Fort Dix

20.6 mi in | ~31m | via CR 644

Mount Holly

20.6 mi in | ~31m | via CR 644

Bordentown

41.9 mi in | ~1h 2m

Arena Drive West

47.3 mi in | ~1h 9m

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on NJ 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Trenton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trenton, NJ before heading back.

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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