How far is Trenton, NJ from Laurel Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Laurel Lake, NJ is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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
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Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Laurel Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Laurel Lake.
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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
2925 ft · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Bordentown
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 42 South: Atlantic City
1019 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47: Millville, Vineland
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 47 South: Millville Business District, Millville, Millville Municipal Airport, Millville Airport & Museum
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1450 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1220 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto South Race Street
1113 ft · 22 sec · South Race Street
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Continue on Silver Run Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Silver Run Road
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Turn left onto West Buckshutem Road
60 m · 11 sec · West Buckshutem Road
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Turn sharp left onto CR 627
16 m · 2 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 Laurel Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 00h 41m
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 Laurel Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Laurel Lake?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Bellmawr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Trenton and 39.1 miles from Laurel Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Laurel Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmawr
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmawr.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Lindenwold
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Laurel Lake. Straight-line distance: 62.52 mi (100.61 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.3395600, -75.0299000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Lake (-75.0299, 39.33956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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