How far is Lavallette, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Lavallette, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 05m.
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.
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavallette and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavallette and Trenton.
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Start on Camden Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
567 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Sea Avenue
1295 ft · 22 sec · Sea Avenue
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Continue on Cincinnati Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
79 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
32.1 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left 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 Lavallette 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
32.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Lavallette and 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 Lavallette to Trenton?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Lavallette and 27.7 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Lavallette and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
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 Lakewood.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavallette and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 km).
#1 Lavallette
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.9704000, -74.0687500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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