How far is Trenton, NJ from Montague, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Montague, NJ is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.79 mi
02h 21m
Flight
75.09 mi
120.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.29 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Chester
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Trenton
43.9 mi
01h 10m
To Montague
43.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street

    103 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Street

    560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Newton - Halsey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · River Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
6 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
19.7 mi · 22%
US 206 North
11.3 mi · 13%
State Road
8.36 mi · 10%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 9%
I 287 North
4.46 mi · 5%
Newton - Halsey Road
4.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 10m from Trenton
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Trenton and 43.9 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

38 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

39 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

44 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Montague. Straight-line distance: 75.09 mi (120.84 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

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

#2 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Montague. The current time is 05:02:04.

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.