How far is Trenton, NJ from Midland Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Midland Park, NJ is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
68.46 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.01 mi
99.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.01 mi
Kilometers
99.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.18 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Midland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
34.2 mi
00h 50m
To Midland Park
34.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Midland Park.

  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

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto River Street

    2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Goffle Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Godwin Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 37%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 25%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 15%
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 6%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 5%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 50m from Trenton
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Midland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Midland Park?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Trenton and 34.2 miles from Midland Park.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Midland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Midland Park. Straight-line distance: 62.01 mi (99.79 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Midland Park

#2 Midland Park

Town in New Jersey

Population7,177
Coordinates40.9892600, -74.1407000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Midland Park (-74.1407, 40.98926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 Midland Park. The current time is 01:23:51.

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.