Origin
Trenton, NJ
Evening in Trenton on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Bass River, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Bass River, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Bass River, NJ covers 54.7 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 CR 563, US 206, Magnolia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on CR 563. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Bass River, NJ covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CR 563 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 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 around 1.8 miles in near CR 620 / Arena Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (CR 533 / Whitehorse Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 620 / Arena Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 620 / Arena Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 533 / Whitehorse Avenue
Turn right onto CR 533 / Whitehorse Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
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
|
~26m in
|
CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Turn left onto CR 530 / South Pemberton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 72
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72 toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 563 | 13.6 mi | 20m |
| US 206 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Chatsworth Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 72 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| County Road 679 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bordentown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CR 563
— 13.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Bass River, 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 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 straight 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
14
Turn right onto CR 644
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Magnolia Road
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
16
Continue on NJ 72
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
17
Turn right onto CR 563
14 mi
·
20 min
·
CR 563
18
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 679
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 679
19
Continue on CR 679
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chatsworth Road
20
Continue on CR 679
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9
22
Turn right onto Allens Dock Road
491 ft
·
21 sec
·
Allens Dock Road
23
Arrive at destination
Allens Dock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Trenton, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bass River, NJ
The final approach into Bass River, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Bass River, NJ
Evening in Bass River on Friday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
12 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 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 Bass River, NJ covers 54.7 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 CR 563, US 206, Magnolia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $9.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 620 / Arena Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (CR 533 / Whitehorse Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Bass River, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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