How far is Morris, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Morris, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris and Trenton.
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Start on the route
52 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on New River Road
788 ft · 19 sec · New River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 73 North: Tacony Palmyra Bridge, Philadelphia
623 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
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Continue on Tacony–Palmyra Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Tacony–Palmyra Bridge
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Take the exit right
3218 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Milnor Street
1611 ft · 35 sec · Milnor Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton
1885 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
2867 ft · 55 sec · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Market Street, South Clinton Avenue, Train Station
1134 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
663 ft · 21 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Greenwood Avenue
2908 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
1206 ft · 33 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 Morris 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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Morris and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morris to Trenton?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Edgewater Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Morris and 14 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 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 Sunny around Morris and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater Park.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 22.49 mi (36.19 km).
#1 Morris
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.9873300, -75.0443400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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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