How far is Alpine, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpine, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.25 mi
01h 32m
Flight
66.49 mi
107 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.25 mi
Kilometers
130.76 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 5, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 5, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Alpine
36.7 mi
00h 46m
To Trenton
44.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Lane

    1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Closter Dock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Closter Dock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Anderson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riveredge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton

    1887 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Trenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 40%
US 1 South
21 mi · 26%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 2%
County Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 46m from Alpine
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Trenton?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Alpine and 44.6 miles from Trenton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population1,841
Coordinates40.9559300, -73.9312500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Lane (-73.931203, 40.955904)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.45
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.73 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.20 $26.40
Premium $4.95 $14.22 $28.44
Diesel $5.98 $17.16 $34.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Trenton. The current time is 07:15:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.