How far is Raritan, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Raritan, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raritan and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raritan and Trenton.
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Start on Thompson Street
612 ft · 34 sec · Thompson Street
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Turn left onto E. Somerset Street
2075 ft · 1 min · E. Somerset Street
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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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 Raritan and Trenton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
8.66 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Raritan and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raritan to Trenton?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Raritan and 16.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raritan and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raritan and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 km).
#1 Raritan
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.5695500, -74.6329400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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