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Trip from Trenton, NJ to North Haledon, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

65.8 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Trenton, NJ

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borough of New Jersey, United States

North Haledon, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trenton, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Brunswick Pike, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Trenton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 25.1 mi 34m
Brunswick Pike 17.1 mi 24m
US 1 10.3 mi 15m
I 295 2.9 mi 3m
Hamilton Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Belmont Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
NJ 19 1.7 mi 1m
West Broadway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 25.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and North Haledon, NJ.

1

Start on CR 626

6 ft · 6 sec · Chambers Street
2

Turn left onto CR 606

2.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 295 North
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 295 North
5

Merge onto I 295

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 295
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 1

17 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1
13

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1
14

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 1

5.9 mi · 9 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
18

Merge onto GSP

25 mi · 34 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto CR 509

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25

Turn slight left onto CR 509

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Broadway
26

Turn right onto CR 675

2.2 mi · 3 min · Belmont Avenue
27

Turn right

0.1 mi · 48 sec
28

Turn left

367 ft · 28 sec
29

At end of road, turn right

327 ft · 24 sec
30

Arrive at destination

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 32.9 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 14 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 47m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Haledon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Trenton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 25.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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

Princeton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Trenton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
6.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
23.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
24 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Grand Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.91 one way

$21.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.95 $23.90
premium $4.93 $12.76 $25.52
diesel $5.61 $14.53 $29.06

Estimated Tolls: $1.51

Garden State Parkway (25.1 mi) $1.51

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 19.7 0 $6.91 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.76 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Haledon, NJ

Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

3 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 36m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 63.6
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 52.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 43.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 47.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

65.8 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 25.1 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Trenton, NJ and North Haledon, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick and Del Water Gap.

Newark|Newark

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

Camden

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

New Brunswick

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via US 1

Del Water Gap

62 mi in | ~1h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.51 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Haledon, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Haledon, NJ before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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