Origin
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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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Oradell, NJ
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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 .
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NJ and Oradell, NJ.
Start on Chambers Street
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
Turn left onto Seminole Street
Turn left onto Lotus Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.67 one way
$23.34 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Oradell on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
70.4 mi in 1h 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
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.
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.
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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