Origin
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
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 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, NJ
James Kampeis
Ship Bottom, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 72, US 206, Magnolia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on NJ 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 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
29 miles from Trenton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 57.9 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 72 and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 miles on NJ 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 72 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 206.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 57.9 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 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (CR 530 / South Pemberton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 206
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
19 mi into trip
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~26m in
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CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Turn left onto CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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CR 644 / Magnolia Road
Turn right onto CR 644 / Magnolia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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NJ 72
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72 toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
6
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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CR 89 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 89 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 72 | 28.8 mi | 40m |
| US 206 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Bordentown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Arena Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Hampton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 72
— 28.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Ship Bottom, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 533
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Whitehorse Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 206
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bordentown Road
7
Continue on US 206
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bordentown Road
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 206
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
13
Continue on CR 530
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 644
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Magnolia Road
Use the none lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
16
Continue on NJ 72
29 mi
·
40 min
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West 19th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 19th Street
19
Arrive at destination
East 19th Street
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 29 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 57.9 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 43m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ship Bottom, 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 57.9 miles and 1h 24m.
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 NJ 72 for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Trenton, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ship Bottom, NJ
The final approach into Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, 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
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
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: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Ship Bottom, NJ
Afternoon in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
9 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
1h 24m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 72, US 206, Magnolia Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.58 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 13 significant decision points across 57.9 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 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (CR 530 / South Pemberton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (CR 644 / Magnolia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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