How far is Navesink, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Navesink, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Navesink and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navesink and Trenton.
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Start on Navesink Avenue
25 m · 7 sec · Navesink Avenue
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Turn right onto Monmouth Avenue
826 ft · 26 sec · Monmouth Avenue
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Turn left onto Browns Dock Road
1411 ft · 39 sec · Browns Dock Road
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Continue on Cooper Road
1 km · 2 min · Cooper Road
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Turn slight left onto McLees Road
1.3 km · 3 min · McLees Road
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Turn right onto Navesink River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Navesink River Road
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Turn left
2606 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rector Place
1251 ft · 27 sec · Rector Place
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Continue on Shrewsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Shrewsbury Avenue
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
1319 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Wayside Road
745 ft · 15 sec · Wayside Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 West: Freehold
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Colts Neck Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Colts Neck Road
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Continue on Monmouth Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Monmouth Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West
1990 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 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 Navesink 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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Navesink 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 Navesink to Trenton?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Navesink and 32.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Navesink and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Navesink and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).
#1 Navesink
Census designated place
| Population | 2,020 |
| Coordinates | 40.3995500, -74.0354200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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