How far is Hazlet, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Hazlet, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.32 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.32 mi
Kilometers
85.81 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hazlet
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlet
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazlet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hazlet
19.3 mi
00h 29m
To Trenton
34 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmdel Road

    1599 ft · 43 sec · Holmdel Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethany Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    2018 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lloyd Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lloyd Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    830 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tennent Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Texas Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    2905 ft · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    2101 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlet 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South River Road
11.2 mi · 21%
Tennent Road
3.42 mi · 6%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 6%
Central Jersey Expressway
2.65 mi · 5%
Forsgate Drive
2.63 mi · 5%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South River Road

Continue straight

7.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 29m from Hazlet
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hazlet and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hazlet and 34 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hazlet and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlet and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).

Hazlet

#1 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmdel Road (-74.191096, 40.41565)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazlet and Trenton. The current time is 04:03:41.

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.