Origin
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Roebling, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 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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Roebling, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 11.4-mile drive from Trenton, NJ, to Roebling, NJ, will take you about 17 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. The route utilizes major roads like I-295 and local streets such as Burlington-Bordentown Road and South Olden Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this journey is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or budgeting for this quick hop within New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 36% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I-295, including one continuous segment of 4.1 miles, offering a chance to pick up speed. This will transition to more local driving as you navigate Burlington-Bordentown Road and South Olden Avenue, likely involving more traffic signals and varied speed limits. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, blending faster highway conditions with more typical suburban road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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CR 620 / Arena Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 130: Burlington, Bordentown
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 57B-A
Toward US 130: Burlington, Bordentown
9
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57B
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
4
7.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 130 / Burlington Pike
Merge onto US 130 / Burlington Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Roebling, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bordentown along the way.
Bordentown
6.7 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Burlington-Bordentown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hornberger Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arena Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Roebling, NJ.
1
Start on CR 626
6 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 295 South: Bordentown
6
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57B-A
Toward US 130: Burlington, Bordentown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 57B
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Burlington Pike
10
Continue on US 130
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington-Bordentown Road
11
Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hornberger Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Hornberger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Roebling, NJ
Evening in Roebling on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
26% chance
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
7 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
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Roebling, NJ covers 11.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Burlington-Bordentown Road, South Olden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.89 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 606 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Trenton, NJ to Roebling, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bordentown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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