How far is Glen Gardner, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Glen Gardner, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Gardner and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Gardner and Trenton.
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Start on Gardner Lane
9 m · 2 sec · Gardner Lane
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Turn left onto Main Street
1227 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sanatorium Road
115 m · 21 sec · Sanatorium Road
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
10.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road
158 m · 10 sec · Pennington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto Olden Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · 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 Glen Gardner 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Glen Gardner and Sunny then Slight 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 Glen Gardner to Trenton?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Glen Gardner and 21.4 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Gardner and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Gardner and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 km).
#1 Glen Gardner
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 40.6967700, -74.9407200 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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