How far is Pennsauken, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
35.52 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.54 mi
39.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Tue, May 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-05-19T12:43
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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 Pennsauken
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Trenton
19.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merchantville Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Merchantville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    2878 ft · 1 min · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
21.1 mi · 59%
Kaighns Avenue
5.67 mi · 16%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 5%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 20m from Pennsauken
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsauken and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 16.3 miles from Pennsauken and 19.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennsauken and Sunny 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 9.3 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 12.5 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 8.1 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 Pennsauken and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.49 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-75.057983, 39.956238)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Trenton. The current time is 12:43:43.

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.