Origin
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Brownville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 30.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Avenue, Nottingham Way, Edinburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Brownville, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Brownville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
| Nottingham Way | — | — |
| Edinburg Road | — | — |
| Old Trenton Road | — | — |
| South River Road | — | — |
| Cranbury-South River Road | — | — |
| Forsgate Drive | — | — |
| Buckelew Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Brownville, NJ.
1
Start on Chambers Street
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Nottingham Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
4
Continue on Edinburg Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edinburg Road
5
Continue on Old Trenton Road
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Trenton Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn slight right onto South River Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
8
Continue on Cranbury-South River Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury-South River Road
9
Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
10
Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
315 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
11
Turn left onto Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
12
Continue on Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
13
Continue on Texas Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Texas Road
14
Turn left onto US Highway 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
16
Keep slight left to continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
17
Continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
18
Keep slight right to continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
19
Keep slight right to continue on CR 516 East: Matawan
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
CR 516 East: Matawan
20
Turn straight onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
21
Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cottrell Road
22
Turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thames Drive
23
Turn right onto Cloister Court
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cloister Court
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Trenton, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownville, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brownville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Brownville, NJ
Afternoon in Brownville on Friday
Local time
12:12 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
53m 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 Brownville, NJ covers 30.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Avenue, Nottingham Way, Edinburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $5.11 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 Brownville, NJ is easy. At 53m 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 Brownville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Brownville, 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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