Trip from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.2 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

This 29.2-mile drive from Riverton to Trenton, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-295, Burlington Avenue, and Broad Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway travel and local road navigation, providing a varied but manageable experience.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with 48% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 13.9 miles on I-295, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, you'll encounter Burlington Avenue and Broad Street, which will likely present a more local driving feel with potential for traffic lights and intersections. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more engaged city-like navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 603 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 603 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 543 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (CR 543 / Pavilion Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 603 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 603 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 543 / Broad Street

Turn left onto CR 543 / Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 543 / Pavilion Avenue

Turn left onto CR 543 / Pavilion Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit

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

Use the straight / left lanes.

26.5 mi into trip | ~35m 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.

On the drive from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.

Arena Drive West

26.5 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	13.9 mi	16m
Burlington Avenue	2 mi	3m
Broad Street	1.9 mi	3m
Warren Street	1.9 mi	2m
Mount Holly Road	1.4 mi	1m
Saint Mihiel Drive	1.3 mi	2m
Beverly Road	1.3 mi	1m
South Olden Avenue	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 4th Street

76 ft · 8 sec · 4th Street

Turn left onto CR 603

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto CR 543

1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 543

1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive

Continue on CR 543

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Lafayette Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 543

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 543

2.0 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on CR 543

1.9 mi · 2 min · Warren Street

Continue on CR 543

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beverly Road

Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543

378 ft · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

Continue on US 130; CR 543

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Washington Avenue

Take the exit

233 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 632

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Mott Avenue

Continue on CR 632

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Morris Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 541

0.6 mi · 44 sec · High Street

Continue on CR 541

1.4 mi · 1 min · Mount Holly Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 295 North: Trenton

Merge onto I 295

14 mi · 16 min · I 295

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

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

Turn straight onto CR 620

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arena Drive

Turn left onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

Turn right onto CR 626

6 ft · 0 sec · Chambers Street

Arrive at destination

CR 626

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.84 one way

$9.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.30	$10.60
premium	$4.93	$5.66	$11.33
diesel	$5.61	$6.45	$12.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.8	$3.07	$1.40
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.55	$1.17
EV Truck/SUV	11.7	$4.09	$1.87

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Riverton, NJ

Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trenton, NJ

Afternoon in Trenton on Thursday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance 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

1 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

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Burlington Avenue, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Riverton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.84 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

On the drive from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.

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Trip from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Riverton, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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