How far is Richwood, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Richwood, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.01 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 4:25 AM EST
Return by in Richwood
Sat, Nov 7, 5:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwood
2026-11-07T03:28
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 4:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Moorestown
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Richwood
24.8 mi
00h 28m
To Trenton
25.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mullica Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mullica Hill Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    984 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
34.9 mi · 70%
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 20%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
North-South Freeway
1.07 mi · 2%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Mullica Hill Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorestown
00h 28m from Richwood
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richwood 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 Richwood to Trenton?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 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?

Moorestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Richwood and 25.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richwood and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Moorestown

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 Moorestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorestown.

OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

16 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Richwood

Richwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7226100, -75.1654600
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: US 322 (-75.165614, 39.722289)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $4.72 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $5.04 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $6.33 $11.15 $22.29

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwood and Trenton. The current time is 03:28:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.