How far is Mantua, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Mantua, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.96 mi
00h 52m
Flight
37.02 mi
59.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.96 mi
Kilometers
72.36 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Mon, May 4, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Mantua
Mon, May 4, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mantua
2026-05-04T17:43
Arrive Trenton
Mon, May 4, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mantua
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
Moorestown
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Mantua
22.2 mi
00h 26m
To Trenton
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mantua Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mantua 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
36.8 mi · 82%
Mantua Pike
2.8 mi · 6%
South Broad Street
1.29 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorestown
00h 26m from Mantua
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mantua and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Moorestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Mantua and 22.7 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mantua and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Moorestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moorestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station
Philadelphia City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.5/5 889 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorestown.

OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

16 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 37.02 mi (59.57 km).

Mantua

#1 Mantua

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population14,877
Coordinates39.7940000, -75.1721200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.172211, 39.79415)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Mantua and Trenton. The current time is 17:43:29.

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.