Origin
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ
Drive Time
52m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ covers 45 miles and takes about 52m 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 $7.45 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
22.5 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Perth Amboy, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brunswick Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newark|Newark | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Perth Amboy, 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
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
9
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11
Keep slight left
367 ft
·
6 sec
12
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
16
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
5 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
18
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
19
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
21
Keep slight left to continue on Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
22
Continue on Florida Grove Road
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
Florida Grove Road
23
Turn left onto Route 440 Connector
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 440 Connector
24
Turn left onto Fayette Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
25
Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Brunswick Avenue
26
Turn straight onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Smith Street
27
Turn right onto High Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
28
Turn left
102 ft
·
8 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
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 22.5 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 26m into the drive.
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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perth Amboy, 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.
+
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 45 miles and 52m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Trenton, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Perth Amboy, NJ
The final approach into Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, 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
$7.45 one way
$14.89 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Perth Amboy, NJ
Evening in Perth Amboy on Sunday
Local time
5:57 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
52m 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 Perth Amboy, NJ covers 45 miles and takes about 52m 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 22.5 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 $7.45 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 Perth Amboy, NJ is easy. At 52m 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 Perth Amboy, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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