How far is Madison Park, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Madison Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Park and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Park and Trenton.
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Start on Harvard Road
771 ft · 35 sec · Harvard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Road
805 ft · 40 sec · Princeton Road
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Turn left onto Cornell Road
128 m · 20 sec · Cornell Road
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Turn right onto Cheesequake Road
81 m · 17 sec · Cheesequake Road
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Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · Bordentown Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3144 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Stage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Helmetta Boulevard
1041 ft · 37 sec · Helmetta Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Turn slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
2101 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 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 Madison Park and Trenton.
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.
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.
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Madison Park and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison Park to Trenton?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 16.4 miles from Madison Park and 21.4 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Madison Park and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Park and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).
#1 Madison Park
Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,144 |
| Coordinates | 40.4515000, -74.3079200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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