How far is Flemington, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Flemington, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.38 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.3 mi
34.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.3 mi
Kilometers
34.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Flemington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flemington
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flemington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hopewell
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Flemington
12.5 mi
00h 21m
To Trenton
13.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reaville Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Reaville Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Reaville Avenue

    986 ft · 31 sec · Reaville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    10.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Pennington Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Olden Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Olden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flemington 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31 South
10.3 mi · 39%
Pennington Road
4.33 mi · 16%
Olden Avenue
3.19 mi · 12%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Reaville Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31 South

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
00h 21m from Flemington
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Flemington and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Flemington and 13.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Flemington and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

14 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

39 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flemington and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).

Flemington

#1 Flemington

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,552
Coordinates40.5123300, -74.8593300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.85934, 40.512399)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Flemington and Trenton. The current time is 19:28:11.

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.