How far is Ocean Acres, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean Acres, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
50.52 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.3 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Acres
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Acres
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
Magnolia
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Ocean Acres
25 mi
00h 33m
To Trenton
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Buccaneer Lane

    101 m · 17 sec · Buccaneer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nautilus Drive

    54 m · 10 sec · Nautilus Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Neptune Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Neptune Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    19.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    140 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Acres 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vincentown-Columbus Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Magnolia Road
6.82 mi · 13%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 9%
South Pemberton Road
2.05 mi · 4%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Neptune Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

19.4 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 33m from Ocean Acres
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean Acres and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Acres to Trenton?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Ocean Acres and 25.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ocean Acres and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Magnolia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building

Magnolia
851 Old York Rd, Burlington Township, NJ 08060
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magnolia.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

28 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

28 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

32 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Acres and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).

Ocean Acres

#1 Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,142
Coordinates39.7434500, -74.2809800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Buccaneer Lane (-74.281062, 39.743118)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Acres and Trenton. The current time is 18:30:46.

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.