How far is Trenton, NJ from Highland Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Highland Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Highland Lake.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1791 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Nassau Street
781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Continue on Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23 North: Butler
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
676 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Canistear Road
7 mi · 17 min · Canistear Road
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Turn left onto Lookover Lane
95 m · 22 sec · Lookover Lane
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Turn right onto Coon Den Road
685 ft · 39 sec · Coon Den Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive East
949 ft · 55 sec · Lakeside Drive East
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Turn right onto Glen Road
643 ft · 37 sec · Glen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Highland Lake.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Trenton and Partly Sunny near Highland Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Highland Lake?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Trenton and 43.9 miles from Highland Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Trenton and Partly Sunny near Highland Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville
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 Bernardsville.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Highland Lake. Straight-line distance: 67.98 mi (109.41 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Lake
Town
| Population | 4,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1767600, -74.4565500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Lake (-74.45655, 41.17676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
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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