How far is Boonton, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Boonton, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
60.14 mi
01h 26m
Flight
50.54 mi
81.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.14 mi
Kilometers
96.78 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, May 7, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Boonton
Thu, May 7, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonton
2026-05-07T11:16
Arrive Trenton
Thu, May 7, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonton
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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Boonton
30 mi
00h 43m
To Trenton
30.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1471 ft · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Wootton Street, Boonton

    694 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    677 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wootton Street

    87 m · 16 sec · Wootton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    1757 ft · 35 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    850 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  27. 27

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boonton 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
27.1 mi · 45%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 27%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 10%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 5%
Washington Road
1.65 mi · 3%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 43m from Boonton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boonton 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 Boonton to Trenton?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Boonton and 30.1 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boonton and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonton and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 50.54 mi (81.34 km).

Boonton

#1 Boonton

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population4,220
Coordinates40.9026000, -74.4071000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: I 287 North (-74.407106, 40.90261)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Boonton and Trenton. The current time is 11:16:09.

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.