How far is Pemberton Heights, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Pemberton Heights, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.6 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.9 mi
28.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Pemberton Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pemberton Heights
2026-04-18T21:41
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pemberton Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Pemberton Heights
11.5 mi
00h 17m
To Trenton
10.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton Heights and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Road

    1925 ft · 48 sec · Magnolia Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pemberton Heights 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vincentown-Columbus Road
11.6 mi · 54%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 22%
South Pemberton Road
2.05 mi · 9%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 6%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 3%
West Hampton Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vincentown-Columbus Road

Continue straight

9.75 mi · 00h 12m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 17m from Pemberton Heights
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pemberton Heights and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pemberton Heights to Trenton?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Pemberton Heights and 10.1 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pemberton Heights and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4 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 9.4 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 3.5 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pemberton Heights and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.81 km).

Pemberton Heights

#1 Pemberton Heights

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,423
Coordinates39.9626100, -74.6787700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-74.678902, 39.962703)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.95 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $5.98 $4.54 $9.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pemberton Heights and Trenton. The current time is 21:41:39.

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.