Origin
Sewaren, NJ
Afternoon in Sewaren on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sewaren, 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
58m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sewaren, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 37.6-mile drive from Sewaren to Trenton, New Jersey, is an easy 58-minute trip, perfect for a single day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via US 1 and the Trenton Freeway, with 77% of the journey on highways, making it a largely efficient drive. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region. Considering its short duration and focus on main roads, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 37.6-mile journey. With 77% of the route on main roads like US 1 and the Trenton Freeway, you'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 25 miles on US 1, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the approach into Trenton may involve transitions onto more local thoroughfares like Main Street as you reach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Trenton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 25 mi | 35m |
| Trenton Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Olden Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 25 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sewaren, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on Woodbridge Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
2
Continue on CR 652
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Berry Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 440
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
NJ 440
7
Continue on I 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 1
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
14
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
17
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brunswick Pike
18
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Trenton Freeway
19
Take the exit
474 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto New York Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
New York Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 622
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Olden Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
23
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
24
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Sewaren, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Sewaren, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trenton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Trenton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
19 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
12 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
58m 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 Sewaren, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Trenton Freeway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Sewaren, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sewaren, NJ to Trenton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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