How far is Middlesex, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Middlesex, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
33.83 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.87 mi
44.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.87 mi
Kilometers
44.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.44 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
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
Heathcote
NJ

Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Middlesex
17.1 mi
00h 27m
To Trenton
16.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    19 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard

    2657 ft · 56 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    1362 ft · 27 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Possumtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Centennial Avenue

    1686 ft · 26 sec · Centennial Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    934 ft · 19 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard

    679 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Livingston Avenue

    903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  21. 21

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Livingston Avenue
20.1 mi · 59%
Hoes Lane
4.97 mi · 15%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 9%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 4%
Possumtown Road
1.29 mi · 4%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Livingston Avenue

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heathcote
00h 27m from Middlesex
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middlesex and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlesex to Trenton?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Heathcote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Middlesex and 16.8 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middlesex and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Heathcote

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population13,539
Coordinates40.5726000, -74.4926500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Avenue (-74.492673, 40.572584)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and Trenton. The current time is 01:54:53.

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.