How far is Atlantic City, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and Trenton.
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Start on Atlantic Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
27.7 mi · 34 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 54 North
68 m · 3 sec · Route 54 North
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Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right
153 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
152 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and Trenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atlantic City Expressway
Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
27.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Atlantic City and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to Trenton?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Hammonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Atlantic City and 38.2 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Atlantic City and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Hammonton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hammonton.
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 61.33 mi (98.7 km).
#1 Atlantic City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 37,743 |
| Coordinates | 39.3641500, -74.4230600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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