How far is Ellisburg, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ellisburg, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.47 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.64 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 8:26 AM EST
Return by in Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 9:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellisburg
2026-11-07T07:49
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 8:26 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellisburg
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Ellisburg
15.5 mi
00h 18m
To Trenton
15.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marlton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marlton Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellisburg 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
27 mi · 86%
Marlton Pike
1.46 mi · 5%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 4%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Arena Drive West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 18m from Ellisburg
Leave By
7:16 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ellisburg 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 Ellisburg to Trenton?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Ellisburg and 15.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

7 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

22 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellisburg and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ellisburg

Ellisburg is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9137200, -75.0104500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 70 (-75.01043, 39.913783)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.09
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $4.55 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $5.04 $5.59 $11.19
Diesel $6.33 $7.03 $14.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellisburg and Trenton. The current time is 07:49:16.

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.