How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perth Amboy and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and Trenton.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
747 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto State Street
667 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
151 m · 16 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn slight right onto New Brunswick Avenue
2515 ft · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Waltrous Avenue
85 m · 8 sec · Waltrous Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJTP, GSP South
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Trenton
1528 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 11 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 Perth Amboy 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.
US 1 South
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13.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Perth Amboy and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perth Amboy to Trenton?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Perth Amboy and 26.9 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Perth Amboy and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perth Amboy and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 32.14 mi (51.72 km).
#1 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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