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59m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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Wenonah, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trenton, NJ
James Kampeis
The drive from Wenonah, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers 44.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Delsea Drive, Cattell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.1 miles from Wenonah, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
This is a 59m highway drive covering 44.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Delsea Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 295.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
94 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
80 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Delsea Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Buttonwood Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (East Buttonwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 553 / Woodbury-Glassboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (NJ 47 / Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Buttonwood Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553 / Woodbury-Glassboro Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 47 / Delsea Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Wenonah, NJ to Trenton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Arena Drive West along the way.
Arena Drive West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 36 mi | 42m |
| Delsea Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Cattell Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Buttonwood Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Clinton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wenonah, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
Start on North Clinton Avenue
Turn right onto East Buttonwood Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553
Turn left onto CR 665
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 47
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 620
Turn left onto CR 622
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn right onto CR 626
Arrive at 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 44.1 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wenonah, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wenonah, NJ
This is one driving day of about 44.1 miles and 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Wenonah, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Wenonah, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Trenton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Trenton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.98 | $15.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Evening in Wenonah on Sunday
Local time
8:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
8:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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