How far is Trenton, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.09 mi
01h 36m
Flight
51.51 mi
82.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.51 mi
Kilometers
82.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.31 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
NJ

Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
30.6 mi
00h 48m
To Knowlton
30.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Knowlton.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pennington Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road

    643 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    10 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Knowlton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Knowlton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 44%
Pennington Road
14.4 mi · 23%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 9%
Knowlton Road
4.02 mi · 7%
South Olden Avenue
3.19 mi · 5%
Hamilton Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 48m from Trenton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Knowlton?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Trenton and 30.5 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

44 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.89 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Knowlton

#2 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Knowlton. The current time is 08:29:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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