How far is Riverton, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Riverton, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
27.3 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.2 mi
32.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.2 mi
Kilometers
32.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.94 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 31, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Riverton
Sun, May 31, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-31T07:09
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 31, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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 Riverton
14.6 mi
00h 19m
To Trenton
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    23 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1032 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pavilion Avenue

    2068 ft · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1781 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    71 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mott Avenue

    2243 ft · 45 sec · Mott Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    854 ft · 21 sec · Morris Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    3275 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

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

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
14.2 mi · 52%
Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 7%
Broad Street
1.94 mi · 7%
Warren Street
1.89 mi · 7%
Mount Holly Road
1.44 mi · 5%
Saint Mihiel Drive
1.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 19m from Riverton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.6 miles from Riverton and 12.7 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton 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 7.6 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 11.2 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 11.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health 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 Riverton and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 20.2 mi (32.51 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

Borough of New Jersey, USA

Population2,686
Coordinates40.0115000, -75.0148900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-75.014801, 40.011379)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Trenton. The current time is 07:09:30.

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.