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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue
2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2579 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South
925 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
151 m · 17 sec · Chesterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wrightstown Road
3122 ft · 58 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto Defense Access Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road
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Turn right onto Sykesville Road
3160 ft · 1 min · Sykesville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sykesville Road
57 m · 5 sec · Sykesville Road
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Turn straight onto Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Fort Dix Street
2407 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street
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Continue on Wrightstown Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Road
542 ft · 15 sec · Circle Road
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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.
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.
NJ 68 South
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3.82 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Fort Dix. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Dix
US Army base in New Jersey
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.0298400, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Dix (-74.61849, 40.02984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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