How far is Ludington, MI from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Ludington, MI to Trenton, NJ is about 829.7 miles (1335.3 km), with a travel time of about 15h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 652.9 miles (1050.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludington and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludington and Trenton.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Ludington Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Ludington Avenue
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Continue on East Ludington Avenue
2597 ft · 1 min · East Ludington Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 10
3046 ft · 1 min · West US Highway 10
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Turn right onto South Pere Marquette Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Pere Marquette Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 31 South: Muskegon
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
1424 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
50.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
1666 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Reynolds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
723 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
352.2 mi · 6 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
3046 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
11.2 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
2867 ft · 55 sec · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Market Street, South Clinton Avenue, Train Station
1134 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
663 ft · 21 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Greenwood Avenue
2908 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
1206 ft · 33 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 Ludington and Trenton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
352 mi · 06h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Ludington and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ludington to Trenton?
The road trip is about 829.7 miles (1335.3 km) and usually takes 15h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 414.3 miles from Ludington and 415.4 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 652.9 miles (1050.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $134.51 one way or $269.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 260.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Ludington and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Shalersville
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 Shalersville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludington and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 652.86 mi (1050.68 km).
#1 Ludington
City in Mason County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.9552800, -86.4525800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 21m |
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 | $4.59 | $134.51 | $269.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $153.60 | $307.21 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $171.14 | $342.28 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $189.73 | $379.47 |
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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