How far is Trenton, NJ from Keyport, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Keyport, NJ is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Keyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Keyport.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn straight onto Nottingham Way
2690 ft · 1 min · Nottingham Way
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Continue on Edinburg Road
2 mi · 4 min · Edinburg Road
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Continue on Old Trenton Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Old Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto South River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Continue on Cranbury-South River Road
2797 ft · 60 sec · Cranbury-South River Road
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · Buckelew Avenue
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Turn left onto Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
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Continue on Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue
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Continue on Texas Road
3 mi · 5 min · Texas Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Road
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Turn left onto Tennent Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Maple Place
761 ft · 16 sec · Maple Place
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto 4th Street
158 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Maple Place
2893 ft · 51 sec · Maple Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Keyport.
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.
Old Trenton Road
Continue on Old Trenton Road
8.52 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mostly Sunny near Keyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Keyport?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Trenton and 18.3 miles from Keyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Keyport.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Keyport. Straight-line distance: 32.28 mi (51.95 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keyport
Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,951 |
| Coordinates | 40.4331600, -74.1995900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keyport (-74.19959, 40.43316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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