How far is Fort Dix, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Fort Dix, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dix and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dix and Trenton.
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Start on Circle Road
42 m · 4 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wrightstown Road
1004 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Continue on Fort Dix Street
2408 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street
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Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Sykesville Road
1 km · 2 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn left onto Defense Access Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road
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Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown Road
3122 ft · 1 min · Wrightstown Road
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
98 m · 11 sec · Chesterfield Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dix and Trenton.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
4.31 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix to Trenton?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fort Dix and 8.8 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fort Dix and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dix and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Fort Dix
US Army base in New Jersey
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.0298400, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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