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Trip from Trenton, NJ to Oradell, NJ

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

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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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Downtown Oradell, NJ, NJ

Oradell, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trenton, NJ to Oradell, NJ covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hamilton Avenue, I 295 North, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.67 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

35.2 miles from Trenton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hamilton Avenue
I 295 North
US 1
US 1 North
Brunswick Pike
Newark|Newark
GSP Toll North
Garden State Parkway

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 Oradell, NJ.

1

Start on Chambers Street

7 ft · 6 sec · Chambers Street
2

Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Avenue
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 295 North
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 295 North
5

Merge slight left

2.9 mi · 3 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7

Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 1 North: New Brunswick
8

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
9

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
10

Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

505 ft · 8 sec · Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
11

Keep slight left

367 ft · 6 sec
12

Keep slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
13

Continue straight

1.0 mi · 1 min
14

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 17 sec
15

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 20 sec
16

Continue straight

5.9 mi · 9 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

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

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

34 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
19

Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Ridgewood, Oradell
20

Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Oradell
21

Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Oradell Avenue
22

Turn left onto Seminole Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Seminole Street
23

Turn left onto Lotus Avenue

200 ft · 9 sec · Lotus Avenue
24

Arrive at your 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 35.2 miles from Trenton, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oradell, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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 70.4 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Trenton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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

Somerset, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.67 one way

$23.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.78 $25.57
premium $4.93 $13.65 $27.31
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Trenton, NJ

Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday

Local time

4:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oradell, NJ

Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday

Local time

4:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

70.4 mi in 1h 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hamilton Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Oradell, NJ is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Oradell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trenton, NJ to Oradell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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