Origin
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Deerfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ covers 64.9 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 Hamilton Avenue, South Olden Avenue, Arena Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.76 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: 64.9 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 64.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Deerfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
| South Olden Avenue | — | — |
| Arena Drive | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| NJ 42 South | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| CR 641 | — | — |
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 Deerfield, NJ.
1
Start on Chambers Street
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chambers Street
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
4
Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Bordentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 295 South: Bordentown
6
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
40 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 42 South: Atlantic City
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 42 South: Atlantic City
8
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North-South Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
11
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellis Mill Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgeton Pike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
13
Continue on Bridgeton Pike
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridgeton Pike
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pole Tavern Circle
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pole Tavern Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Pole Tavern Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pole Tavern Road
16
Turn right onto West Deerfield Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Deerfield Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Trenton, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield, NJ
The final approach into Deerfield, 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
$10.76 one way
$21.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.78 | $23.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.59 | $25.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Deerfield, NJ
Afternoon in Deerfield on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Cheltenham, PA
32 mi in
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 Deerfield, NJ covers 64.9 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 Hamilton Avenue, South Olden Avenue, Arena Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.76 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 Deerfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Deerfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Deerfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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