How far is Trenton, NJ from Lakehurst, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lakehurst, NJ is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Lakehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Lakehurst.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Monmouth Road
2983 ft · 58 sec · Monmouth Road
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Turn right onto West Commodore Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Commodore Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Cassville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cassville Road
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Continue on Toms River Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Toms River Road
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
1947 ft · 38 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Turn right onto South Hope Chapel Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Whitesville Road
538 ft · 9 sec · Lakehurst Whitesville Road
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
676 ft · 14 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left
57 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Lakehurst.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lakehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Lakehurst?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Trenton and 16.7 miles from Lakehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lakehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Howell Town Hall
Manchester Township Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lakehurst. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.06 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakehurst
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,731 |
| Coordinates | 40.0145600, -74.3112600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakehurst (-74.31126, 40.01456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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