How far is Newton, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Newton, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
67.98 mi
01h 50m
Flight
58.12 mi
93.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.98 mi
Kilometers
109.41 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 3, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, May 3, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-03T02:58
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 3, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Newton
33.9 mi
00h 55m
To Trenton
34.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    763 ft · 16 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

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

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  34. 34

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.9 mi · 26%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 24%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 11%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 9%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 6%
Route 206
4.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 55m from Newton
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Newton and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Trenton?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Newton and 34.1 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Newton and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 58.12 mi (93.53 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,977
Coordinates41.0581500, -74.7526700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-74.752629, 41.058183)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Trenton. The current time is 02:58:43.

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.