How far is Colonia, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Colonia, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
46.23 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.88 mi
54.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.23 mi
Kilometers
74.4 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Colonia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonia
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonia
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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Colonia
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Trenton
27.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cliff Road

    57 m · 14 sec · South Cliff Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hill Road

    899 ft · 41 sec · South Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    1504 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue

    569 ft · 12 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Trenton, Shore Points

    1177 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1418 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  19. 19

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
30.1 mi · 65%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 6%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 2%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 26m from Colonia
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colonia 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 Colonia to Trenton?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Colonia and 27.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colonia and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonia and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).

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#1 Colonia

Colonia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5745500, -74.3020900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cliff Road (-74.301826, 40.574772)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.88 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $5.18 $8.44 $16.87
Diesel $6.32 $10.30 $20.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonia and Trenton. The current time is 12:31:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.