How far is Trenton, NJ from Fanwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
42.96 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.86 mi
56.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.86 mi
Kilometers
56.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-26T04:04
Arrive Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Voorhees
NJ

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

From Trenton
21.5 mi
00h 33m
To Fanwood
21.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1276 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Durham Avenue

    2403 ft · 52 sec · Durham Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    1980 ft · 44 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Maple Street

    1062 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on La Grande Avenue

    3220 ft · 2 min · La Grande Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Martine Avenue

    123 m · 15 sec · South Martine Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 40%
Newark|Newark
7.73 mi · 18%
I 287 North
3.74 mi · 9%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 8%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 6%
Woodland Avenue
2.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Voorhees
00h 33m from Trenton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Fanwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Voorhees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Trenton and 21.5 miles from Fanwood.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Fanwood.

Stop Ideas Near Voorhees

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

3 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Fanwood. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

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

#2 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Fanwood (-74.38348, 40.64094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Fanwood. The current time is 04:04:46.

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.