How far is Brownville, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Brownville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.44 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Brownville
16.8 mi
00h 28m
To Trenton
21.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cloister Court

    124 m · 23 sec · Cloister Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thames Drive

    730 ft · 33 sec · Thames Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottrell Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Cottrell Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    3038 ft · 1 min · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South: Freehold

    955 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    568 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Texas Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Texas Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    2905 ft · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    2101 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South River Road
11.2 mi · 29%
Texas Road
3.62 mi · 9%
Central Jersey Expressway
2.65 mi · 7%
US Highway 9
2.64 mi · 7%
Forsgate Drive
2.63 mi · 7%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South River Road

Continue straight

7.72 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 28m from Brownville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brownville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Brownville and 21.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brownville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.11 km).

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#1 Brownville

City in New York, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates40.4006600, -74.2951500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Cloister Court (-74.295, 40.400563)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and Trenton. The current time is 06:51:26.

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.