How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.94 mi
01h 35m
Flight
49.31 mi
79.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.31 mi
Kilometers
79.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.94 mi
Kilometers
96.46 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-04-22T00:40
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Mount Arlington
30.1 mi
00h 47m
To Trenton
29.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Commerce Boulevard

    2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 10 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Canfield Avenue

    2012 ft · 59 sec · Canfield Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sussex Turnpike

    2695 ft · 1 min · Sussex Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dover - Chester Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dover - Chester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 206

    9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  33. 33

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  34. 34

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington 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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 27%
US Highway 206
9.66 mi · 16%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 10%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 7%
North Road
3.82 mi · 6%
Howard Boulevard
3.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 206

Turn slight left onto US Highway 206

9.66 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 47m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Arlington to Trenton?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Mount Arlington and 29.8 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 49.31 mi (79.35 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Howard Boulevard (-74.634979, 40.925902)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Trenton. The current time is 00:40:34.

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.