How far is Oxford, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Oxford, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
50.32 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.52 mi
68.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.52 mi
Kilometers
68.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.32 mi
Kilometers
80.98 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Mon, Jun 1, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-06-01T21:18
Arrive Trenton
Mon, Jun 1, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Oxford
24.4 mi
00h 37m
To Trenton
26 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    10.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Pennington Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Olden Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Olden Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Trenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31 South
10.3 mi · 20%
US 202
5.77 mi · 11%
Pennington Road
4.33 mi · 9%
Olden Avenue
3.19 mi · 6%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Chambers Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

24.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flemington
00h 37m from Oxford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Slight 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 Oxford to Trenton?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Oxford and 26 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:00 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Flemington

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

34 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 42.52 mi (68.43 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,426
Coordinates40.8031500, -74.9896200
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 31 (-74.989618, 40.803229)
End: Chambers Street (-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
6.72 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Trenton. The current time is 21:18:42.

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.