Origin
Rossmoor, NJ
Afternoon in Rossmoor on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossmoor, 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
35m
Distance
21.7 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossmoor, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Rossmoor to Trenton is 21.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US 130, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-established roads, making it a practical option for a quick journey without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 130 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Forsgate Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury-South River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 130
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoor, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Old Nassau Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nassau Road
2
Turn left onto Rossmoor Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rossmoor Drive
3
Turn slight right
173 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto Rossmoor Drive
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rossmoor Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 612
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 535
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury-South River Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 535
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right onto CR 535
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 535
9
Turn left onto US 130; CR 535
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130; CR 535
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 130
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 130
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 195
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
16
Turn straight onto CR 620
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
17
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
20
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Arena Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
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 Saturday
Local time
4:26 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
3 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
35m 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?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 130, including one continuous stretch of 10.7 miles. The Central Jersey Expressway and Arena Drive also contribute to the highway feel, suggesting a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel. Expect a practical, no-frills journey rather than a winding scenic tour.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on US 130.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 130 and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 612 / Forsgate Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 130. 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 0.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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