How far is Trenton, NJ from Lawrence, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Lawrence.
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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 left onto South Olden Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
1636 ft · 45 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
597 ft · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Princeton, New York
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trenton Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
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Continue on Brunswick Pike
2448 ft · 41 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Turn right onto Bakers Basin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bakers Basin Road
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Continue on Lawrence Station Road
1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
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Turn left onto Fountayne Boulevard
55 m · 16 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Continue on Fountayne Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Lawrence.
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.
Trenton Freeway
Merge slight left onto Trenton Freeway
2.58 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Trenton and 3.7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect Park.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 5.16 mi (8.31 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.2740000, -74.6796000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-74.6796, 40.274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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