How far is Trenton, NJ from Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Milford, NJ is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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.
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Milford.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 5 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street
1308 ft · 26 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1596 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Continue straight
140 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 29 North
613 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Risler Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street
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Continue on River Drive
7 mi · 12 min · River Drive
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Continue on Trenton Avenue
3145 ft · 1 min · Trenton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
64 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Frenchtown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
9 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Milford.
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.
NJ 29 North
Merge slight left
15 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Milford?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lambertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Trenton and 18.1 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Lambertville
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 Lambertville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -75.0946200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-75.09462, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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