Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Beach Haven, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Beach Haven, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Beach Haven, NJ covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 72, US 206, Magnolia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on NJ 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 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
32.3 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 64.6 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 72 and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 miles on NJ 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 72 and US 206. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 19 miles (CR 530 / South Pemberton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (NJ 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Turn left onto CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 72
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72 toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
6
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
CR 89 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 89 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 72 | 28.8 mi | 40m |
| US 206 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Bordentown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Bay Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 72
— 28.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Beach Haven, 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
13
Continue on CR 530
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pemberton Bypass
14
Turn right onto CR 644
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Magnolia Road
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
16
Continue on NJ 72
29 mi
·
40 min
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 89
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto (89)
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 28th Street
19
Turn right onto CR 607
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on CR 607
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bay Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
CR 607
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 32.3 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 48m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach Haven, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 72 for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Trenton, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beach Haven, NJ
The final approach into Beach Haven, 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
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Beach Haven, NJ
Morning in Beach Haven on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 37m 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 Beach Haven, NJ covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 72, US 206, Magnolia Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 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 $10.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (CR 530 / South Pemberton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (NJ 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Beach Haven, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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