Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Thursday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Florham Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Avenue, I 295 North, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Brunswick Pike | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Nassau Street | — | — |
| Witherspoon Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Florham Park, NJ.
1
Start on Chambers Street
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 295 North
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 295 North
5
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North: New Brunswick
8
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Road
10
Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
11
Turn left onto Nassau Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Nassau Street
12
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Witherspoon Street
13
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
492 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
14
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
15
Turn right onto State Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road
16
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
8 min
17
Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
18
Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
Somerville Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
22
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
24
Turn straight onto Morris Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
25
Continue on Columbia Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
26
Continue on Columbia Turnpike
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
27
Turn left onto Hanover Road
240 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hanover Road
28
Turn left
233 ft
·
22 sec
29
Turn left
52 ft
·
8 sec
30
Turn left
105 ft
·
8 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Trenton, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florham Park, NJ
The final approach into Florham Park, 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
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Florham Park, NJ
Morning in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
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
1h 20m 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 Florham Park, NJ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Avenue, I 295 North, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $9.04 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.
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Florham Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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