How far is Trenton, NJ from Clinton, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Clinton, NJ is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Clinton.
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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 left onto South Olden Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennington Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
643 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
10 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
10.4 mi · 13 min · NJ 31
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Take the exit slight right toward to Route 31 Southbound
137 m · 12 sec · to Route 31 Southbound
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Turn slight right onto Beaver Avenue
45 m · 5 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Highway 22
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Highway 22
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Turn right onto Leigh Street
39 m · 3 sec · Leigh Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leigh Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Clinton.
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.
NJ 31
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Clinton?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lambertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Trenton and 17.7 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Lambertville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lambertville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 30.3 mi (48.76 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Clinton is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6367700, -74.9098900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-74.90989, 40.63677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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