Origin
Pennsville, NJ
Morning in Pennsville on Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsville, 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 12m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pittsfield Street, North Broadway, US 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pittsfield 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pittsfield Street | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| US 40 East | — | — |
| Old Pennsville-Auburn Road | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| Burlington | — | — |
| NJ Turnpike Exit 5 | — | — |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Pittsfield Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Fenwick Avenue
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fenwick Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsfield Street
3
Turn right onto North Broadway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6
Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40 East: Atlantic City
7
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
10
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly, Westampton, Willingboro
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Burlington, Mount Holly, Westampton, Willingboro
12
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
13
Turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
14
Continue on Mount Holly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
16
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Arena Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
19
Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
20
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
21
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Pennsville, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Pennsville, 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
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
33 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pittsfield Street, North Broadway, US 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Pennsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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 Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pennsville, 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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