How far is Trenton, NJ from Cedar Glen West, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Cedar Glen West, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.64 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.68 mi
42.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Glen West
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-19T05:07
Arrive Cedar Glen West
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
16.3 mi
00h 23m
To Cedar Glen West
16.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Cedar Glen West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Cedar Glen West.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Monmouth Road

    2983 ft · 58 sec · Monmouth Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Commodore Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Commodore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cassville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cassville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Toms River Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Toms River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ridgeway Road

    1947 ft · 40 sec · Ridgeway Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Hope Chapel Road

    3222 ft · 1 min · South Hope Chapel Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Ridgeway Boulevard

    768 ft · 26 sec · Ridgeway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robin Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Robin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Thrush

    83 m · 17 sec · Thrush

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dove Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Dove Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dove Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Cedar Glen West.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
14.9 mi · 46%
Toms River Road
6.53 mi · 20%
Cassville Road
3.82 mi · 12%
Arena Drive
1.85 mi · 6%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 4%
West Commodore Boulevard
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 23m from Trenton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Rain Showers Likely near Cedar Glen West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Cedar Glen West?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 16.3 miles from Trenton and 16.3 miles from Cedar Glen West.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Rain Showers Likely near Cedar Glen West.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Howell Town Hall

Shrewsbury
4567 U.S. 9, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Manchester Township Town Hall

Manchester Township , NJ
1 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Cedar Glen West. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.94 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Cedar Glen West

#2 Cedar Glen West

Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates40.0420600, -74.2926500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Cedar Glen West (-74.29265, 40.04206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Cedar Glen West. The current time is 05:07:53.

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.