How far is Trenton, NJ from Fair Haven, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Fair Haven, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
53.61 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.44 mi
61.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.61 mi
Kilometers
86.28 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Lakewood
NJ

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

From Trenton
26.8 mi
00h 35m
To Fair Haven
26.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Fair Haven.

  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

    32.4 mi · 38 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    662 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 520 East: Red Bank

    146 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 520 East

    135 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shrewsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shrewsbury Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on River Road

    2810 ft · 56 sec · River Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    629 ft · 33 sec · Locust Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fisk Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fisk Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fisk Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
32.8 mi · 61%
Garden State Parkway
11.6 mi · 22%
Arena Drive
1.85 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 2%
Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2%
Shrewsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood
00h 35m from Trenton
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Sunny near Fair Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Fair Haven?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Trenton and 26.8 miles from Fair Haven.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Fair Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

42 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

53 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 38.44 mi (61.87 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Fair Haven

#2 Fair Haven

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,710
Coordinates40.3606700, -74.0381900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Fair Haven (-74.03819, 40.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Fair Haven. The current time is 18:49:18.

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.