How far is Summit, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Summit, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.11 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.77 mi
64.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.56 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Summit
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit
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
Voorhees
NJ

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

From Summit
23.5 mi
00h 34m
To Trenton
39.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New England Avenue

    9 m · 5 sec · New England Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulip Street

    1978 ft · 58 sec · Tulip Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ashland Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ashland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Diamond Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Providence Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Providence Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Bonnie Burn Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    79 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    5 mi · 6 min · Hoes Lane

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard

    679 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District

    701 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on New Street

    1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Livingston Avenue

    903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  36. 36

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  37. 37

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit 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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Livingston Avenue
20.1 mi · 32%
Hoes Lane
4.97 mi · 8%
Bonnie Burn Road
4.56 mi · 7%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 5%
Mountain Avenue
2.1 mi · 3%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Livingston Avenue

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Voorhees
00h 34m from Summit
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Summit 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 Summit to Trenton?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Voorhees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Summit and 39.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Summit and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Voorhees

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

3 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 39.77 mi (64.01 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population21,812
Coordinates40.7156200, -74.3646800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.364562, 40.71572)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summit and Trenton. The current time is 21:12:27.

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.