Origin
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Montville, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Montville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Montville, NJ covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 60.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 287 and Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on I 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 60.4 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Cherry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Cherry Hill Road
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New...
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Wootton Street, Boonton
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 45
Toward Wootton Street, Boonton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Trenton, NJ and Montville, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Morristown.
New York
30 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 206
Morristown
31.6 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 27.1 mi | 32m |
| Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 206 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 295 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 27.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Montville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 295 North
5
Merge onto I 295
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Road
10
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Witherspoon Street
13
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
14
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 206; CR 533
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
18
Merge onto US 206 BYP
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
20
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
22
Merge onto I 287
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 45
Toward Wootton Street, Boonton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto Wootton Street
287 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wootton Street
26
Turn right onto US 202
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
27
Continue on US 202
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Road
28
Arrive at destination
US 202
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 30.2 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 60.4 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montville, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Trenton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 60.4 miles and 1h 26m.
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 I 287 for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Trenton, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montville, NJ
The final approach into Montville, 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 Montville, 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
$10.01 one way
$20.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Montville, NJ
Evening in Montville on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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 26m 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 Montville, NJ covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $10.01 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 60.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Cherry Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Trenton, NJ and Montville, NJ, road signs point toward New York and Morristown.
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