How far is Roseland, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Roseland, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.51 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.91 mi
77.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.25 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Roseland
Sat, May 30, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseland
2026-05-30T06:22
Arrive Trenton
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseland
9:30 PM EDT
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Roseland
29.5 mi
00h 38m
To Trenton
39 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    781 ft · 18 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseland 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 41%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 19%
Essex Freeway
6.03 mi · 9%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 38m from Roseland
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roseland and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Roseland and 39 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseland and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 47.91 mi (77.11 km).

Roseland

#1 Roseland

Town in New Jersey

Population5,822
Coordinates40.8206600, -74.2937600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.293753, 40.82066)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseland and Trenton. The current time is 06:22:04.

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.