Origin
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Clinton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Clinton, NJ
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Clinton, NJ covers 35.4 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 31, Pennington Road, South Olden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on NJ 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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
This is a 54m highway drive covering 35.4 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 31 and Pennington Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 miles on NJ 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 31 and Pennington Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 622 / South Olden Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (CR 622 / South Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJ 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.1 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 622 / South Olden Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / South Olden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 31
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
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 NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NJ 31
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NJ 31
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 31 | 26.4 mi | 37m |
| Pennington Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| South Olden Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Highway 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| to Route 31 Southbound | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leigh Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 26.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Clinton, 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 left onto CR 622
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Olden Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto NJ 31
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennington Road
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
NJ 31
6
Continue on NJ 31
10.0 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 31
7
Take the exit onto NJ 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31
427 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 31
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
NJ 31
10
Continue on NJ 31
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto to Route 31 Southbound
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
to Route 31 Southbound
12
Turn slight right onto CR 626
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Avenue
13
Turn right onto NJ 173
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 22
14
Turn right onto CR 513
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Leigh Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR 513
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Trenton, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clinton, 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
$5.87 one way
$11.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Clinton, NJ
Evening in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
18 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
11 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
54m 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 Clinton, NJ covers 35.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 31, Pennington Road, South Olden Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.87 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 35.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (CR 622 / South Olden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (NJ 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.1 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Clinton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park.
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