How far is Bass River, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Bass River, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.06 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.06 mi
Kilometers
90.22 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bass River
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bass River
2026-04-18T21:35
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bass River
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
Presidential Lakes Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Bass River
27.8 mi
00h 38m
To Trenton
28.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bass River and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Allens Dock Road

    150 m · 23 sec · Allens Dock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1965 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Chatsworth Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Chatsworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 679

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 679

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnegat Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Barnegat Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    140 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vincentown-Columbus Road
11.6 mi · 21%
Magnolia Road
6.82 mi · 12%
Green Bank Chatsworth Road
5.61 mi · 10%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.28 mi · 8%
New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vincentown-Columbus Road

Continue straight

9.75 mi · 00h 12m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presidential Lakes Estates
00h 38m from Bass River
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bass River and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bass River to Trenton?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Bass River and 28.3 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bass River and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 Presidential Lakes Estates.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

32 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

37 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

37 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

38 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bass River and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

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#1 Bass River

Township of New Jersey

Population1,417
Coordinates39.5926200, -74.4426500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Allens Dock Road (-74.44267, 39.592579)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.95 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.98 $11.84 $23.68

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bass River and Trenton. The current time is 21:35:33.

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.