How far is Trenton, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Middlesex.
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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
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ryders Lane, New Brunswick
1259 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Ryders Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Ryders Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward George Street
19 m · 3 sec · George Street
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Exit the roundabout onto George Street
1099 ft · 31 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 18 North
156 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 18 Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road
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Turn left onto Centennial Avenue
1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
1362 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
2657 ft · 57 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Middlesex.
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
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 Middlesex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.8 miles from Trenton and 17.8 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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