How far is Seaside Park, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Seaside Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.31 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.52 mi
65.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.52 mi
Kilometers
65.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.31 mi
Kilometers
79.35 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Seaside Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside Park
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside Park
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Seaside Park
24 mi
00h 33m
To Trenton
25.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Park and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on E Street

    46 m · 9 sec · E Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on East Central Avenue

    1189 ft · 46 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1082 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1433 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lakewood Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Lakewood Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cox Cro Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Whitesville Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    19 mi · 22 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Park 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 39%
Hamilton Avenue
7.5 mi · 15%
Lakewood Road
4.78 mi · 10%
Whitesville Road
4.28 mi · 9%
East Veterans Highway
3.78 mi · 8%
Cedar Swamp Road
3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 33m from Seaside Park
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Seaside Park and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside Park to Trenton?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Seaside Park and 25.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Seaside Park and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Freehold, 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 West Freehold.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Park and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 40.52 mi (65.21 km).

Seaside Park

#1 Seaside Park

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,561
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.0770800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: E Street (-74.077117, 39.926578)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside Park and Trenton. The current time is 01:33:55.

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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.