How far is Martinsville, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Martinsville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.58 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Return by in Martinsville
Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsville
2026-11-07T00:01
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Martinsville
17.6 mi
00h 29m
To Trenton
19.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Chimney Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1335 ft · 42 sec · Union Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2376 ft · 48 sec · Easton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Amwell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Amwell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Middlebush Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · South Middlebush Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sand Hills Road

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Sand Hills Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Middlebush Road
5.24 mi · 14%
Cedar Grove Lane
3.06 mi · 8%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 8%
I 287 South
2.96 mi · 8%
Chimney Rock Road
2.53 mi · 7%
Sand Hills Road
2.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 29m from Martinsville
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to Trenton?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Martinsville and 19.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.47 km).

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#1 Martinsville

Martinsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6012100, -74.5590500
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.559103, 40.601138)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $5.04 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $6.33 $8.42 $16.85

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsville and Trenton. The current time is 00:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.