How far is Trenton, NJ from Englewood Cliffs, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Englewood Cliffs, NJ is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
68.12 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.09 mi
99.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.09 mi
Kilometers
99.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.12 mi
Kilometers
109.63 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood Cliffs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Englewood Cliffs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Trenton
34.1 mi
00h 48m
To Englewood Cliffs
34.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Englewood Cliffs.

  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

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto George Washington Bridge Plaza

    88 m · 4 sec · George Washington Bridge Plaza

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee

    603 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

    1996 ft · 49 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hudson Terrace

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    2739 ft · 57 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Demarest Avenue

    1247 ft · 1 min · Demarest Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Raymond Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Raymond Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 32%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 25%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 17%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 5%
US 46 East
3.04 mi · 4%
Newark|Newark
2.68 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 48m from Trenton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Englewood Cliffs?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Trenton and 34.1 miles from Englewood Cliffs.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Englewood Cliffs. Straight-line distance: 62.09 mi (99.92 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Englewood Cliffs

#2 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Englewood Cliffs (-73.95236, 40.88538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Englewood Cliffs. The current time is 23:58:19.

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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.