Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Avalon, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
93.9 mi
151 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, NJ
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Avalon, NJ
Grant Allen
Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 93.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 206, Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on US 206. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 93.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 206 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.2 miles on US 206.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 206 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 93.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 206
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
8
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
8
89.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
GSP SB Exit 13
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13 toward Swainton, Avalon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Swainton, Avalon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Trenton, NJ and Avalon, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Ace Toll East: Atlantic City, Mays Landing, Ocean City, Wildwood and Cape May.
Atlantic City
24.7 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 206
Ace Toll East: Atlantic City
45.8 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Mays Landing
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via ACE
Ocean City
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Wildwood
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Cape May
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 206 | 31.2 mi | 40m |
| Garden State Parkway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 20 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Avalon Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bordentown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| 12th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 31.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Avalon, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 533
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Whitehorse Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 206
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bordentown Road
7
Continue on US 206
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bordentown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
13
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
16
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
12th Street
17
Continue on NJ 54
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Route 54 North
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
19
Merge onto ACE
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
20
Continue on ACE
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17
Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays Landing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
23
Merge onto GSP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GSP SB Exit 13
Exit 13
Toward Swainton, Avalon
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto CR 601
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 619; OD
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ocean Drive
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 22nd Street
28
Turn left onto Dune Drive
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dune Drive
29
Turn right onto West 21st Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 21st Street
30
Arrive at destination
West 21st Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avalon, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Trenton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 206 for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from Trenton, NJ · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avalon, NJ
The final approach into Avalon, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Avalon, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.57 one way
$31.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Garden State Parkway
(22.8 mi)
$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Avalon, NJ
Morning in Avalon on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
47 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 3m 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 Trenton, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 93.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 206, Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Trenton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.57 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 93.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Trenton, NJ and Avalon, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Ace Toll East: Atlantic City, Mays Landing, Ocean City, Wildwood and Cape May.
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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