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

The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.09 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.84 mi
81.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.75 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Arlington
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North 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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From North Arlington
29 mi
00h 38m
To Trenton
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike

    2744 ft · 51 sec · Belleville Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bergen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1695 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton

    1887 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  29. 29

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.6 mi · 38%
US 1 South
21 mi · 32%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 5%
Schuyler Avenue
1.61 mi · 2%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 38m from North Arlington
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North 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 North Arlington to Trenton?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from North Arlington and 36.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).

North Arlington

#1 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaver Avenue (-74.133228, 40.788397)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Arlington and Trenton. The current time is 06:08:11.

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.