How far is North Plainfield, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from North Plainfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Plainfield and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield and Trenton.
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Start on Norwood Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Continue on North Drive
888 ft · 26 sec · North Drive
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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Continue on Hoes Lane
5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane
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Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
679 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street
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Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District
701 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on New Street
1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue
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Continue on Livingston Avenue
903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1036 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
145 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue
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Turn right 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 North Plainfield 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.
Livingston Avenue
Continue straight
13.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 North Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Trenton?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from North Plainfield and 23.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Plainfield and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Plainfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.13 km).
#1 North Plainfield
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 21,246 |
| Coordinates | 40.6301000, -74.4273700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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