How far is Trenton, NJ from Closter, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
73.31 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.41 mi
106.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.31 mi
Kilometers
117.98 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Closter
Thu, May 7, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, May 7, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-06T23:49
Arrive Closter
Thu, May 7, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
36.7 mi
00h 52m
To Closter
36.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1791 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick

    1290 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · High Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Durie Avenue

    549 ft · 28 sec · Durie Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Closter Dock Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Closter Dock Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 30%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 23%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 17%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 5%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 52m from Trenton
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Closter?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Trenton and 36.7 miles from Closter.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Closter. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.87 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Closter

#2 Closter

Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,446
Coordinates40.9731500, -73.9615300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Closter. The current time is 23:49:40.

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.