How far is Sixmile Run, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Sixmile Run, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.33 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.61 mi
33.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.61 mi
Kilometers
33.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.55 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:20 PM EST
Return by in Sixmile Run
Sun, Nov 8, 11:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sixmile Run
2026-11-08T22:45
Arrive Trenton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:20 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sixmile Run
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Sixmile Run
11.5 mi
00h 17m
To Trenton
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sixmile Run and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Finnegans Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Finnegans Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  9. 9

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sixmile Run 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 13%
Finnegans Lane
1.62 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
1.55 mi · 7%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 6%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 4%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
00h 17m from Sixmile Run
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sixmile Run and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sixmile Run to Trenton?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Sixmile Run and 11.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sixmile Run and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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 Princeton Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 Princeton Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sixmile Run and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sixmile Run

Sixmile Run is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4576100, -74.5115400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.511454, 40.457696)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.66
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.33 $6.66
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $5.01 $4.11 $8.21
Diesel $6.30 $5.17 $10.34

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sixmile Run and Trenton. The current time is 22:45:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.