How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.63 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.98 mi
40.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.98 mi
Kilometers
40.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.52 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Jun 3, 5:23 PM EDT
Return by in Medford Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford Lakes
2026-06-03T16:34
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Jun 3, 5:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford Lakes
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
Burlington
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Medford Lakes
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Trenton
17 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Holly Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford Lakes 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
14 mi · 43%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 9%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.53 mi · 8%
Stokes Road
2.33 mi · 7%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

13.7 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 24m from Medford Lakes
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford Lakes and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Trenton?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Medford Lakes and 17 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford Lakes and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

7 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

22 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 km).

Medford Lakes

#1 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Trail (-74.802787, 39.858229)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford Lakes and Trenton. The current time is 16:34:49.

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.