How far is Trenton, NJ from Frenchtown, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Frenchtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Frenchtown.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 5 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street
1308 ft · 26 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1596 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Continue straight
140 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 29 North
613 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Risler Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street
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Continue on River Drive
7 mi · 12 min · River Drive
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Continue on Trenton Avenue
3145 ft · 1 min · Trenton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
52 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
22 m · 3 sec · South Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Frenchtown.
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 29 North
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Trenton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Frenchtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Frenchtown?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lambertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Trenton and 16.3 miles from Frenchtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Frenchtown.
Stop Ideas Near Lambertville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lambertville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Frenchtown. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frenchtown
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,349 |
| Coordinates | 40.5262100, -75.0615600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frenchtown (-75.06156, 40.52621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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