Trip from Trenton, NJ to Medford, OR

Drive Time

52h 32m

Distance

2983.6 mi

4,802 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

4-day trip

Fuel Cost

$494

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 142 min

4 AM

51h 45m ★

6 AM

52h 32m

8 AM

54h 7m

10 AM

53h 6m

12 PM

52h 56m

3 PM

53h 10m

5 PM

54h 2m

8 PM

52h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trenton, NJ to Medford, OR covers 2983.6 miles and takes about 52h 32m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 80, I 80 Express, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1477.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $493.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 4 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

15 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

1491.8 miles from Trenton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 2983.6 miles and 52h 32m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 80 and I 80 Express.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 1477.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 80 Express. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 2983.6 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 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 744.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 744.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 42 key points

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

14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

744.1 mi into trip | ~13h 31m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

744.7 mi into trip | ~13h 33m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

744.8 mi into trip | ~13h 33m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 West, I 80 West

759 mi into trip | ~13h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

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 1 Toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Mu...

Towns Along This Route

Between Trenton, NJ and Medford, OR, road signs point toward Hammond, Munster, Calumet Avenue South, Chicago, Rock Island and Omaha Nebraska - among others.

Hammond

759 mi in | ~13h 53m

Munster

759 mi in | ~13h 53m

Calumet Avenue South

759.2 mi in | ~13h 53m

Chicago

761.2 mi in | ~13h 56m | via I 94

Rock Island

913.2 mi in | ~16h 46m | via I 280

Omaha Nebraska

1202.3 mi in | ~22h | via I 80

Omaha

1226 mi in | ~22h 25m | via I 80 Express

Cheyanne

1581.4 mi in | ~28h 28m | via I 80

Salt Lake City

2161.9 mi in | ~38h 4m | via I 15; I 80

Salt Lake City International Airport

2164.4 mi in | ~38h 6m | via I 80

Susanville

2679.6 mi in | ~46h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	1477.3 mi	24h 58m
I 80 Express	355.4 mi	6h 2m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	352.3 mi	6h 22m
Ohio Turnpike	241.2 mi	4h 19m
Indiana Toll Road	135.8 mi	2h 26m
I 280	91.6 mi	1h 40m
Cascade Wonderland Highway	87.2 mi	1h 40m
CA 89	77.5 mi	1h 34m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 1477.3 mi, about 24h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 626

6 ft · 5 sec · Chambers Street

Turn right onto CR 606

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 206

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Broad Street

Turn left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto New Warren Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · New Warren Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

528 ft · 12 sec

Toward US 1 South

Merge onto US 1

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Trenton Freeway

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

Continue on US 1

11 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

352 mi · 6 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 76

54 mi · 58 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

187 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80; I 90

136 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Indiana Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 80

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 80

Exit 21 Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 80

Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 19 min · I 80

Toward I 94 West, I 80 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 1 Toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward Calumet Avenue South

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Borman Expressway

Continue on I 80; I 94; US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kingery Expressway

Take the exit onto I 94

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 94

Exit 160 Toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

145 mi · 2 hr 41 min · I 80

Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 280

9.6 mi · 10 min · I 280

Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

Keep slight left at fork onto I 280

82 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 280

Toward I 280 West: Des Moines

Continue on I 80

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

96 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 80

Toward I 80 West: Omaha Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

24 mi · 25 min · I 80

Toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Express

355 mi · 6 hr 2 min · I 80 Express

Toward I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

581 mi · 9 hr 35 min · I 80

Toward I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 15; I 80

2.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 80

515 mi · 8 hr 21 min · I 80

Exit 308 Toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Exit 15 Toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 395: Susanville

Merge onto US 395

16 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

Continue on US 395

64 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Route 395

Continue on CA 36

10 mi · 15 min · CA 36

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto CA 44

37 mi · 42 min · Feather Lake Highway

Continue on CA 44

8.7 mi · 11 min · Old Station Road

At end of road, turn right onto CA 89

78 mi · 1 hr 34 min · CA 89

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 5

87 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward South Medford

Keep slight right at fork

257 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto Highland Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Highland Drive

Turn left onto East Barnett Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Barnett Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto OR 99

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Riverside Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East 10th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 10th Street

Turn right onto South Fir Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Fir Street

Arrive at destination

North Fir Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.

Plan roughly 15 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 1491.8 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 26h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1477.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 220 miles or 4h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 1491.8 miles or 26h 57m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 745.9 miles or 13h 35m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ

Aim for roughly 746 miles and 13.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 746 miles and 13.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 3

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 746 miles and 13.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 4

Finish the approach into Medford, OR

Aim for roughly 746 miles and 13.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Trenton, NJ.

This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 15 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 1477.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1491.8 mi from Trenton, NJ · 26h 57m into the drive

Early stop town

Coffee and fuel

Toledo, OH

746 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lincoln, NE

1492 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lincoln, NE

Late stop town

Final reset

Carlin, NV

2238 mi into the route

Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break

This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Medford, OR.

Overnight Options

Night 1

Toledo, OH

746 mi · about 13.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Toledo, OH after about 746 miles or 13.1 hours of driving.

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Night 2

Lincoln, NE

1492 mi · about 26.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lincoln, NE after about 1492 miles or 26.3 hours of driving.

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Night 3

Carlin, NV

2238 mi · about 39.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Carlin, NV after about 2238 miles or 39.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cozad, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1491.8 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 1477.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 746 miles or 13.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Medford, OR

The final approach into Medford, OR 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 Medford, OR.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Medford, OR with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 102.9

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$493.70 one way

$987.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1,044 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$540.22	$1,080.44
premium	$4.92	$578.16	$1,156.32
diesel	$5.64	$662.85	$1,325.71

Estimated Tolls: $67.65

Pennsylvania Turnpike (352.3 mi) $45.79

Ohio Turnpike (241.2 mi) $12.06

Indiana Toll Road (135.8 mi) $9.51

Tri-state Tollway (4.8 mi) $0.29

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

$494

Tolls

$68

Hotel (3n)

$240–$420

Meals

$100–$200

Total

$901–$1,181

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 1043.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $313 in charging · 11 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	895.1	11	$313.28	$143.21
Efficient EV	745.9	8	$261.07	$119.34
EV Truck/SUV	1193.4	14	$417.70	$190.95

Gas CO2

1044 kg

EV CO2

349 kg (67% less)

This is a long EV road trip requiring 11 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.

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

Afternoon in Trenton on Monday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medford, OR

Morning in Medford on Monday

Local time

9:08 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Lincoln, NE

1492 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

3 hours earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

21 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

52h 32m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Medford, OR covers 2983.6 miles and takes about 52h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, I 80 Express, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 746 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 1491.8 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 $493.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 15 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Trenton, NJ and Medford, OR, road signs point toward Hammond, Munster, Calumet Avenue South, Chicago, Rock Island and Omaha Nebraska - among others.

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Trip from Trenton, NJ to Medford, OR

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

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Medford, OR

National Parks Near This Route

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Trenton, NJ

Medford, OR

3 hours earlier

21 degrees cooler at arrival

52h 32m on the road

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