How far is Trenton, NJ from Bass River, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Bass River, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
54.67 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.99 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bass River
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-17T06:40
Arrive Bass River
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Presidential Lakes Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
27.3 mi
00h 42m
To Bass River
27.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Bass River.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    150 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on County Road 679

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 679

  19. 19

    Continue on Chatsworth Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Chatsworth Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Maple Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1965 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Allens Dock Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Allens Dock Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allens Dock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Bass River.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bordentown Road
15.4 mi · 28%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 12%
Chatsworth Road
3.61 mi · 7%
NJ 72 East
3.5 mi · 6%
County Road 679
3.36 mi · 6%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.6 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presidential Lakes Estates
00h 42m from Trenton
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bass River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Bass River?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Trenton and 27.3 miles from Bass River.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bass River.

Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 Presidential Lakes Estates.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

32 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

37 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

37 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

38 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Bass River. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bass River

Township of New Jersey

Population1,417
Coordinates39.5926200, -74.4426500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Bass River (-74.44265, 39.59262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Bass River. The current time is 06:40:22.

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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.