How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Trenton.
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Start on Zachary Drive
23 m · 5 sec · Zachary Drive
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Turn right onto Stone Tavern Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stone Tavern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old York Road
49 m · 3 sec · Old York Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Trenton
2162 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 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 Shrewsbury and Trenton.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
6.28 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Trenton?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Shrewsbury and 8.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shrewsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.1826100, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
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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