Origin
Pemberton, NJ
Afternoon in Pemberton on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pemberton, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pemberton, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pemberton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 21.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 206, I 295, North Pemberton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on US 206. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 206 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on US 206.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 206 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and I 295. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 668 / Arney's Mount Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (CR 668 / Arney's Mount Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 668 / Arney's Mount Road
Turn slight left onto CR 668 / Arney's Mount Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bordentown
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Bordentown and Arena Drive West.
Bordentown
13.4 mi in
|
~18m
Arena Drive West
18.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 206 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| North Pemberton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arney's Mount Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 616
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hanover Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Fort Dix Road
3
Turn slight left onto CR 668
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Arney's Mount Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 630
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pemberton Road
5
Turn right onto US 206
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
6
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
7
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
13
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
16
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Trenton on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
30m 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 Pemberton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 21.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 206, I 295, North Pemberton 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 10.8 miles from Pemberton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 668 / Arney's Mount Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Bordentown and Arena Drive West.
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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