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

The driving distance from North Haledon, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
75.37 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.29 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haledon
2026-04-18T11:26
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Haledon
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From North Haledon
32.7 mi
00h 43m
To Trenton
42.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    112 m · 29 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    584 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belmont Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  27. 27

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haledon 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 37%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 32%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
Belmont Avenue
2.22 mi · 3%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 43m from North Haledon
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Haledon and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haledon to Trenton?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from North Haledon and 42.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Haledon and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haledon and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.59 km).

North Haledon

#1 North Haledon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,362
Coordinates40.9551000, -74.1859800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawn Avenue (-74.186443, 40.955823)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.95 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.91 $31.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haledon and Trenton. The current time is 11:26:35.

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.