How far is Beach Haven West, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven West, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
55.57 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.5 mi
74.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.5 mi
Kilometers
74.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 31, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven West
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven West
2026-05-31T04:37
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 31, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven West
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
Magnolia
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Beach Haven West
27.6 mi
00h 37m
To Trenton
28 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Haven West and Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven West and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24.8 mi · 34 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    140 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven West 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vincentown-Columbus Road
11.6 mi · 21%
Magnolia Road
6.82 mi · 12%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 8%
South Pemberton Road
2.05 mi · 4%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 37m from Beach Haven West
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beach Haven West and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven West to Trenton?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Beach Haven West and 28 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beach Haven West and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Magnolia, 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 Magnolia.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

28 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

28 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

32 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven West and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 46.5 mi (74.84 km).

Beach Haven West

#1 Beach Haven West

Census designated place

Population3,896
Coordinates39.6698400, -74.2318100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Creek Road (-74.231765, 39.669818)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven West and Trenton. The current time is 04:37:56.

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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.