How far is Trenton, NJ from Laurence Harbor, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.23 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.95 mi
49.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.95 mi
Kilometers
49.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.23 mi
Kilometers
66.35 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurence Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Mon, Jun 1, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-06-01T20:34
Arrive Laurence Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Trenton
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Laurence Harbor
20.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Laurence Harbor.

  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

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy

    2086 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville

    920 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville

    897 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard

    1058 ft · 31 sec · Riverton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South

    105 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US 9 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Laurence Parkway

    101 m · 9 sec · Laurence Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left

    42 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Laurence Parkway

    139 m · 15 sec · Laurence Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    60 m · 14 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    106 m · 15 sec · Wilson Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Bayview Drive

    112 m · 18 sec · Bayview Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto McKinley Avenue

    842 ft · 40 sec · McKinley Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right

    674 ft · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 42%
Newark|Newark
7.46 mi · 18%
US 9 South
4.34 mi · 11%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 8%
I 287 South
2.87 mi · 7%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 30m from Trenton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Laurence Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Laurence Harbor?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Trenton and 20.6 miles from Laurence Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Laurence Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Laurence Harbor. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Laurence Harbor

#2 Laurence Harbor

Town

Population6,536
Coordinates40.4567700, -74.2465300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Laurence Harbor (-74.24653, 40.45677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Laurence Harbor. The current time is 20:34:24.

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.