How far is Mays Landing, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Mays Landing, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mays Landing and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Landing and Trenton.
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Start on Main Street
1833 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mill Street
632 ft · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Old Harding Highway
2447 ft · 51 sec · Old Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Weymouth Road
5 mi · 8 min · Weymouth Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
4.4 mi · 6 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn slight right onto Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mays Landing Road (to Route 73)
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North
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Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right
153 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
152 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 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 Mays Landing 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.
Trenton Road
Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mays Landing and Rain Showers Likely near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mays Landing to Trenton?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Medford Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Mays Landing and 27.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mays Landing and Rain Showers Likely near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Medford Lakes
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 Medford Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mays Landing and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 52.84 mi (85.04 km).
#1 Mays Landing
Town
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 39.4523400, -74.7276600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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