How far is Garfield, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Garfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and Trenton.
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Start on the route
47 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
123 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Outwater Lane
1937 ft · 55 sec · Outwater Lane
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Continue on Ackerman Avenue
770 ft · 31 sec · Ackerman Avenue
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Turn left
61 m · 6 sec
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Continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
1887 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
145 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue
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Turn right 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 Garfield and Trenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garfield and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garfield to Trenton?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Garfield and 40.2 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garfield and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.05 km).
#1 Garfield
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 31,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814900, -74.1132000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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