How far is Trenton, NJ from Fort Dix, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.91 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dix
Tue, May 26, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Tue, May 26, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-26T15:11
Arrive Fort Dix
Tue, May 26, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fieldsboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Fort Dix
8.5 mi
00h 13m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

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 Fort Dix.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Fort Dix.

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2579 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South

    925 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    151 m · 17 sec · Chesterfield Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wrightstown Road

    3122 ft · 58 sec · Wrightstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

    1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Defense Access Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sykesville Road

    3160 ft · 1 min · Sykesville Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sykesville Road

    57 m · 5 sec · Sykesville Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Dix Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wrightstown Road

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Circle Road

    542 ft · 15 sec · Circle Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bordentown Road
5.17 mi · 31%
NJ 68 South
3.99 mi · 24%
Arena Drive
1.36 mi · 8%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 7%
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1.14 mi · 7%
Wrightstown Road
0.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 68 South

Continue straight

3.82 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fieldsboro
00h 13m from Trenton
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fort Dix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Fort Dix?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Trenton and 8.5 miles from Fort Dix.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trenton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fort Dix.

Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fieldsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Fort Dix. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Fort Dix

#2 Fort Dix

US Army base in New Jersey

Population7,716
Coordinates40.0298400, -74.6184900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Fort Dix (-74.61849, 40.02984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 Fort Dix. The current time is 15:11:28.

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.