How far is National Park, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from National Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
42.29 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.29 mi
Kilometers
68.06 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in National Park
Tue, May 26, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave National Park
2026-05-26T02:51
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 26, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in National Park
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
Willingboro
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From National Park
21 mi
00h 23m
To Trenton
21.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between National Park and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hessian Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crown Point Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec · Crown Point Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    667 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295

    746 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between National Park and Trenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
37.4 mi · 89%
Hessian Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Crown Point Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willingboro
00h 23m from National Park
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving National Park 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 National Park to Trenton?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Willingboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from National Park and 21.3 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around National Park and Mostly Cloudy 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 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Camden Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Camden Municipal Court

Camden , NJ
Camden City Hall, 520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
Rating 1.3/5 50 reviews City courthouse

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 National Park and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).

National Park

#1 National Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,949
Coordinates39.8659500, -75.1787900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Hessian Avenue (-75.178914, 39.86572)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between National Park and Trenton. The current time is 02:51:34.

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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.