How far is Oakhurst, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Oakhurst, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.62 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.62 mi
Kilometers
79.86 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Oakhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakhurst
2026-04-22T07:05
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakhurst
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Oakhurst
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Trenton
25.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    99 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    117 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Deal Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Deal Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 18 South: Point Pleasant

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant

    903 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    32.1 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakhurst 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
32.1 mi · 65%
NJ 18 South
5.88 mi · 12%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 4%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 4%
West Park Avenue
1.49 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

32.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 28m from Oakhurst
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst to Trenton?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.7 miles from Oakhurst and 25.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oakhurst 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.

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakhurst and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

Oakhurst

#1 Oakhurst

Census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California

Population3,995
Coordinates40.2709400, -74.0162500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Avenue (-74.016229, 40.270887)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakhurst and Trenton. The current time is 07:05:26.

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.