How far is Merchantville, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Merchantville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.11 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.28 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, Apr 14, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Merchantville
Tue, Apr 14, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merchantville
2026-04-14T11:57
Arrive Trenton
Tue, Apr 14, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Merchantville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willingboro
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Merchantville
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Trenton
16.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    94 m · 17 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Crescent Boulevard

    594 ft · 8 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Maple Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merchantville 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.1 mi · 64%
Kaighns Avenue
5.67 mi · 17%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 6%
Maple Avenue
1.35 mi · 4%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 4%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willingboro
00h 20m from Merchantville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merchantville 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 Merchantville to Trenton?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Willingboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Merchantville and 16.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willingboro

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 Willingboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 12.6 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 8.3 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 Willingboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merchantville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).

Merchantville

#1 Merchantville

Borough in New Jersey

Population3,691
Coordinates39.9473400, -75.0665600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.066592, 39.947341)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Merchantville and Trenton. The current time is 11:57:03.

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.