Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Afternoon in Ridgefield Park on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
69 mi
111 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Euclid Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 69 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Euclid Avenue 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid Avenue | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street Bypass | — | — |
| Winant Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| US 1 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Euclid Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Park Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
512 ft
·
31 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
6
Continue on Main Street
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp right
135 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto Winant Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16
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
17
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
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
19
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 18
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
21
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
22
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
23
Keep slight left
276 ft
·
4 sec
24
Keep slight left
387 ft
·
6 sec
25
Keep slight left
3.6 mi
·
5 min
26
Continue straight
14 mi
·
19 min
27
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
28
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
30
Continue on Trenton Freeway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
33
Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
34
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
35
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Ridgefield Park, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Ridgefield Park, 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
$11.44 one way
$22.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
35 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
11 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 16m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Euclid Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.44 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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