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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.6 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Dix
Tue, May 26, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dix
2026-05-26T14:13
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 26, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dix
10:00 PM EDT
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
Fieldsboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Fort Dix
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Trenton
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

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 Fort Dix and Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dix and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Road

    42 m · 4 sec · Circle Road

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Wrightstown Road

    1004 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Dix Street

    2408 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sykesville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sykesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Defense Access Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

    1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wrightstown Road

    3122 ft · 1 min · Wrightstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    98 m · 11 sec · Chesterfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 27%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 7%
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1.21 mi · 7%
Wrightstown Road
0.78 mi · 4%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 4%
Defense Access Road
0.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fieldsboro
00h 14m from Fort Dix
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fieldsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 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 7.1 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 1.5 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 Fieldsboro.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dix and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).

Fort Dix

#1 Fort Dix

US Army base in New Jersey

Population7,716
Coordinates40.0298400, -74.6184900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Road (-74.618256, 40.029815)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dix and Trenton. The current time is 14:13:25.

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.