Trip from Trenton, NJ to Lacey, NJ

Drive Time

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 10m

8 PM

0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trenton, NJ

James Kampeis

Lacey, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Trenton to Lacey, you are looking at a manageable 38.5-mile journey that typically takes about one hour to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it remains a very affordable route for those traveling across the Northeast region. You will primarily navigate via Pinehurst Road, the Central Jersey Expressway, and Lacey Road. Since this route is short and straightforward, it serves as a reliable option if you need to travel between these two New Jersey locations without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.2 miles from Trenton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 17% of this 38.5-mile trip involves highway driving, so you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted segment is an 8.2-mile stretch along Pinehurst Road, which offers a brief moment of steady driving before you encounter more frequent turns. The character of the road shifts significantly as you transition from the initial local segments onto the Central Jersey Expressway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more steering input than a typical high-speed highway trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pinehurst Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 620 / Arena Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 38.5 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 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Hempstead Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 620 / Arena Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Hempstead Road

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

10.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

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 8 Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown

10.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Allentown

Towns Along This Route

Between Trenton, NJ and Lacey, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.

Njtp: Shore Points

4 mi in | ~7m

Cr 539: Hightstown

10.8 mi in | ~15m

Allentown

10.8 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pinehurst Road	8.2 mi	12m
Central Jersey Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
Lacey Road	5.6 mi	8m
Whiting-New Egypt Road	5.4 mi	8m
Forked River Road	3.6 mi	5m
Arena Drive	1.8 mi	3m
Allentown-Lakewood Road	1.8 mi	2m
Sharon Station Road	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pinehurst Road — 8.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Lacey, NJ.

Start on CR 626

6 ft · 6 sec · Chambers Street

Turn left onto CR 606

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

Turn right onto CR 622

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620

1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Hempstead Road

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto CR 524

286 ft · 4 sec · South Broad Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 195

6.6 mi · 7 min · Central Jersey Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 8 Toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

282 ft · 8 sec

Toward Allentown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 524; CR 539

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto CR 526 Spur

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Allentown Bypass

Turn left onto CR 526

1.8 mi · 2 min · Allentown-Lakewood Road

Turn right onto CR 539 ALT

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sharon Station Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 539

188 ft · 3 sec · Forked River Road

Continue on CR 539

3.6 mi · 5 min · Forked River Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 539

8.2 mi · 12 min · Pinehurst Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 539

5.4 mi · 8 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 530

493 ft · 12 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road

Turn right onto CR 614

5.6 mi · 8 min · Lacey Road

Turn right

0.6 mi · 3 min

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short one-hour drive with no required stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because the route is turn-heavy, you should factor in a bit of extra time if you are not accustomed to navigating non-highway roads. You won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops given the modest $6 fuel cost, but it is always wise to check your levels before leaving Trenton. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay focused during the transition between the expressway and Lacey Road, as the change in road type can be abrupt. Enjoy the ease of a trip that gets you to your destination without the fatigue of a long-distance haul.

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 19.2 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 38.5 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lacey, 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 38.5 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Trenton, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Pinehurst Road for about 8.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Trenton, NJ · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lacey, NJ

The final approach into Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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

$6.37 one way

$12.74 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.97	$13.94
premium	$4.92	$7.46	$14.92
diesel	$5.64	$8.55	$17.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.5	$4.04	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.6	$3.37	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Evening in Trenton on Sunday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lacey, NJ

Evening in Lacey on Sunday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

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

1h 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 Lacey, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pinehurst Road, Central Jersey Expressway, Lacey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.37 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.

Between Trenton, NJ and Lacey, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Shore Points, Cr 539: Hightstown and Allentown.

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Trip from Trenton, NJ to Lacey, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lacey, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Trenton, NJ

Lacey, NJ

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

1h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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