How far is Fanwood, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Fanwood, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
53.96 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.86 mi
56.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.86 mi
Kilometers
56.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.96 mi
Kilometers
86.84 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanwood
2026-05-26T03:09
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 26, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fanwood
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 Fanwood
20.4 mi
00h 32m
To Trenton
33.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Martine Avenue

    717 ft · 27 sec · North Martine Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Street

    1019 ft · 33 sec · Richmond Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard

    679 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Livingston Avenue

    903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  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 Fanwood 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Livingston Avenue
20.1 mi · 37%
Hoes Lane
4.97 mi · 9%
East Front Street
2.97 mi · 5%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 5%
North Avenue
2.37 mi · 4%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Livingston Avenue

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 32m from Fanwood
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fanwood and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 20.4 miles from Fanwood and 33.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fanwood and Mostly Cloudy 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 Fanwood and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 km).

Fanwood

#1 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: South Avenue (-74.383524, 40.640998)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fanwood and Trenton. The current time is 03:09:41.

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.