How far is Trenton, NJ from Madison Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Madison Park, NJ is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Madison Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Madison Park.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1791 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Brunswick Pike
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on Cranbury Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cranbury Road
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Turn right onto Fern Road
3132 ft · 2 min · Fern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Stage Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3144 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bordentown Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · Bordentown Avenue
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Turn right onto Cheesequake Road
81 m · 17 sec · Cheesequake Road
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Turn left onto Cornell Road
128 m · 20 sec · Cornell Road
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Turn right onto Princeton Road
805 ft · 39 sec · Princeton Road
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Turn left onto Harvard Road
771 ft · 34 sec · Harvard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Madison Park.
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.
Brunswick Pike
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
9.25 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Madison Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Madison Park?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Heathcote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Trenton and 16.7 miles from Madison Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:34 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 Mostly Cloudy around Trenton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Madison Park.
Stop Ideas Near Heathcote
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heathcote.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Madison Park. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison Park
Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,144 |
| Coordinates | 40.4515000, -74.3079200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Park (-74.30792, 40.4515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 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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