How far is Montgomery, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Trenton.
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Start on Montgomery Road
16 m · 5 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Wertsville Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wertsville Road
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Turn left onto Rileyville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rileyville Road
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Continue on Hopewell-Wertsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hopewell-Wertsville Road
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Continue on North Greenwood Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1022 ft · 37 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Princeton Avenue
1157 ft · 40 sec · Princeton Avenue
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Continue on Carter Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Carter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn slight right onto Fackler Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fackler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Princeton Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
755 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 West: Trenton
1171 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
626 ft · 24 sec · Madison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 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 Montgomery 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.
Carter Road
Continue on Carter Road
6.13 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Montgomery and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Trenton?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Montgomery and 15.8 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montgomery and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Pennington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pennington.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).
#1 Montgomery
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.4784400, -74.7537700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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