How far is Maple Shade, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Maple Shade, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Shade and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade and Trenton.
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Start on South Holly Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · South Holly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fellowship Road
2169 ft · 1 min · South Fellowship Road
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Turn right
3116 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
3196 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1562 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 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 Maple Shade 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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maple Shade 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 Maple Shade to Trenton?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Maple Shade and 15.1 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maple Shade and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Shade and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 km).
#1 Maple Shade
Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 18,463 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526100, -74.9923900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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