How far is Trenton, NJ from Lincroft, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Lincroft, NJ is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
41.34 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.72 mi
54.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.34 mi
Kilometers
66.53 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincroft
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Lincroft
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Lincroft
20.7 mi
00h 30m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Lincroft.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Monmouth Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Monmouth Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Swimming River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
14.9 mi · 36%
East Main Street
9.38 mi · 23%
Monmouth Road
7.98 mi · 19%
West Main Street
2.73 mi · 7%
Arena Drive
1.85 mi · 4%
Swimming River Road
1.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 30m from Trenton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lincroft.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Lincroft?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 20.6 miles from Trenton and 20.7 miles from Lincroft.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 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 Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Lincroft.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Lincroft. Straight-line distance: 33.72 mi (54.26 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Lincroft

#2 Lincroft

Census designated place

Population6,135
Coordinates40.3306700, -74.1209700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Lincroft (-74.12097, 40.33067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
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
5.52 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Lincroft. The current time is 22:44:42.

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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.