Origin
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Trenton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $7.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
| South Olden Avenue | — | — |
| Arena Drive | — | — |
| Hempstead Road | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
| CR 537 East | — | — |
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 Monmouth Beach, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Arena Drive
5
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hempstead Road
6
Turn straight onto South Broad Street
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broad Street
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
8
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CR 537 East: Freehold
10
Turn straight onto Monmouth Road
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Monmouth Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
13
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park
14
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
8 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch
16
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
17
Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
18
Turn left
246 ft
·
25 sec
19
Turn sharp right onto Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Trenton, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monmouth Beach, NJ
The final approach into Monmouth Beach, 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
$7.82 one way
$15.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
24 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
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 10m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 24.3 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 $7.82 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trenton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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