How far is Trenton, NJ from Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Cedar Glen Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Cedar Glen Lakes.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1131 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Allentown Bypass
2327 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Bypass
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Turn left onto Allentown-Lakewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown-Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Station Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sharon Station Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forked River Road
57 m · 3 sec · Forked River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Forked River Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Forked River Road
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Continue on Pinehurst Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Pinehurst Road
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Continue on Whiting-New Egypt Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road
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Turn right
1442 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt City Road
741 ft · 22 sec · Roosevelt City Road
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
718 ft · 34 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn left
936 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto California Drive
159 m · 28 sec · California Drive
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Turn right onto Maine Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Maine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Cedar Glen Lakes.
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.
Pinehurst Road
Continue on Pinehurst Road
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Glen Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Cedar Glen Lakes?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Trenton and 15.7 miles from Cedar Glen Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Glen Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Cedar Glen Lakes. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Glen Lakes
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523400, -74.3998700 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Glen Lakes (-74.39987, 39.95234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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