How far is Trenton, NJ from Lake Telemark, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lake Telemark, NJ is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
66.42 mi
01h 35m
Flight
52.7 mi
84.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.42 mi
Kilometers
106.89 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Telemark
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-22T05:36
Arrive Lake Telemark
Wed, Apr 22, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Trenton
33.2 mi
00h 47m
To Lake Telemark
33.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Lake Telemark.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1791 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    2095 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 513 North: Green Pond Road, Hibernia

    38 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Green Pond Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Green Pond Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Telemark Road

    145 m · 21 sec · Telemark Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Telemark Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
24.2 mi · 36%
State Road
8.36 mi · 13%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 12%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.04 mi · 9%
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 6%
Green Pond Road
3.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Merge slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 47m from Trenton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Telemark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Lake Telemark?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Trenton and 33.2 miles from Lake Telemark.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Telemark.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somerville, 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 Somerville.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lake Telemark. Straight-line distance: 52.7 mi (84.82 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Lake Telemark

#2 Lake Telemark

Census designated place in Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,255
Coordinates40.9567700, -74.4979300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Lake Telemark (-74.49793, 40.95677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Lake Telemark. The current time is 05:36:17.

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.