How far is Salem, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Trenton.
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Start on West Broadway
2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Front Street
1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road
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Continue on South Broadway
5.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1039 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
899 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
41.3 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly, Westampton, Willingboro
1660 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 15 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left 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 Salem 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
41.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Trenton?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Salem and 35.5 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrington.
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).
#1 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
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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