How far is Trenton, NJ from Lake Mohawk, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lake Mohawk, NJ is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Lake Mohawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Lake Mohawk.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Lenape Road
889 ft · 18 sec · Lenape Road
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Continue on Lenape Road
2505 ft · 42 sec · Lenape Road
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Continue on Andover Sparta Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Andover Sparta Road
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Continue on Andover Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Andover Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Avenue
1396 ft · 25 sec · Sparta Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Terrace
75 m · 12 sec · Pine Terrace
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Turn right onto North Shore Trail
1669 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shore Trail
130 m · 19 sec · West Shore Trail
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Continue on West Shore Trail
1.4 mi · 6 min · West Shore Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Shore Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Lake Mohawk.
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.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny near Lake Mohawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Lake Mohawk?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Trenton and 35 miles from Lake Mohawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Lake Mohawk.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.38 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Mohawk
City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.0184300, -74.6601600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mohawk (-74.66016, 41.01843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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