How far is Linwood, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Linwood, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
74.82 mi
01h 34m
Flight
61.26 mi
98.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.26 mi
Kilometers
98.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.82 mi
Kilometers
120.41 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 17, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Linwood
Sun, May 17, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-05-17T13:57
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 17, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
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
Jackson
NJ

Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey

From Linwood
36.2 mi
00h 47m
To Trenton
38.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Tilton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Black Horse Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Uibel Avenue

    702 ft · 23 sec · Uibel Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tilton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tilton Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tilton Road Circle

    26 m · 8 sec · Delilah Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Delilah Road

    1033 ft · 20 sec · Delilah Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia

    2262 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    18 mi · 21 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 54 North

    68 m · 3 sec · Route 54 North

  12. 12

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic City Expressway
18 mi · 24%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 24%
US 206 North
17.5 mi · 23%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 6%
Tilton Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

18 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 47m from Linwood
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Linwood and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Linwood and 38.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

3 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

14 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

17 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 61.26 mi (98.59 km).

Linwood

#1 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Shore Road (-74.575212, 39.339821)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Trenton. The current time is 13:57:17.

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.