How far is Laurence Harbor, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.95 mi
49.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.95 mi
Kilometers
49.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.09 mi
Kilometers
77.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Mon, Jun 1, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Laurence Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurence Harbor
2026-06-01T19:50
Arrive Trenton
Mon, Jun 1, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurence Harbor
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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Laurence Harbor
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Trenton
27.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurence Harbor and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    128 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    1818 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440

    2621 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Trenton

    1528 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurence Harbor and Trenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
25.9 mi · 54%
NJ 440
3.12 mi · 6%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 6%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 2%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 27m from Laurence Harbor
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Laurence Harbor and 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 Laurence Harbor to Trenton?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Laurence Harbor and 27.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Laurence Harbor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurence Harbor and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).

Laurence Harbor

#1 Laurence Harbor

Town

Population6,536
Coordinates40.4567700, -74.2465300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 35 (-74.246562, 40.456747)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurence Harbor and Trenton. The current time is 19:50:49.

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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.