How far is Old Tappan, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Old Tappan, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Tappan and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Tappan and Trenton.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
2576 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Cripplebush Road
1969 ft · 39 sec · Cripplebush Road
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Continue on Blanch Avenue
2244 ft · 45 sec · Blanch Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
1887 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 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 Old Tappan and Trenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Old Tappan and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Tappan to Trenton?
The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Sewaren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Old Tappan and 51.4 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Tappan and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Sewaren
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 Sewaren.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Tappan and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 67.54 mi (108.69 km).
#1 Old Tappan
Town
| Population | 5,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.9912500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
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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