How far is Palmyra, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Palmyra, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.51 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.92 mi
33.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.67 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-05-26T14:15
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 26, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Palmyra
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Trenton
13.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    50 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Firth Lane

    28 m · 11 sec · Firth Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Firth Lane

    31 m · 5 sec · Firth Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Temple Boulevard

    2699 ft · 1 min · Temple Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    3218 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Milnor Street

    1611 ft · 35 sec · Milnor Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

    1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    2867 ft · 55 sec · Trenton Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Market Street, South Clinton Avenue, Train Station

    1134 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    663 ft · 21 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Greenwood Avenue

    2908 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    1206 ft · 33 sec · Chambers Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.5 mi · 59%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.82 mi · 22%
Tacony–Palmyra Bridge
1.53 mi · 6%
Greenwood Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
Trenton Freeway
0.54 mi · 2%
Temple Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 17m from Palmyra
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Trenton?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Palmyra and 13.3 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.4 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

7 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

22 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population7,135
Coordinates40.0070600, -75.0282300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-75.02829, 40.007122)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmyra and Trenton. The current time is 14:15:14.

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.