How far is Trenton, NJ from Franklin Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.84 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.84 mi
30.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.84 mi
Kilometers
33.54 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-10-15T23:55
Arrive Franklin Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Trenton
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Franklin Park
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Franklin Park.

  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

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northumberland Way, Beekman Road

    715 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northumberland Way

    46 m · 7 sec · Northumberland Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Beekman Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Beekman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
11.8 mi · 57%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 17%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 12%
Beekman Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
0.73 mi · 3%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
00h 15m from Trenton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Franklin Park?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Trenton and 10.4 miles from Franklin Park.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Park.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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 Princeton Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13 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 9.6 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 9.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Franklin Park

Franklin Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4389900, -74.5351500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Franklin Park (-74.53515, 40.43899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.27
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.14 $6.27
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $5.18 $3.78 $7.56
Diesel $6.32 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Franklin Park. The current time is 23:55:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.