How far is Trenton, NJ from Morristown, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
34.29 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.51 mi
47.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Wed, May 13, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, May 13, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-13T14:18
Arrive Morristown
Wed, May 13, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Trenton
17.1 mi
00h 30m
To Morristown
17.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Nottingham Way

    2690 ft · 1 min · Nottingham Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Edinburg Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Edinburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Trenton Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Old Trenton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cranbury-South River Road

    2797 ft · 60 sec · Cranbury-South River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Forsgate Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Texas Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge

    652 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge

    798 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge

    713 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge

    695 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 516 East: Matawan

    1942 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    1988 ft · 43 sec · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cottrell Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Cottrell Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Morristown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 60 sec · Balmoral Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 14 sec · Hallandale Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hallandale Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Trenton Road
8.52 mi · 25%
Texas Road
3.67 mi · 11%
Hamilton Avenue
2.71 mi · 8%
Forsgate Drive
2.63 mi · 8%
Edinburg Road
2.03 mi · 6%
Matchaponix Avenue
1.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Old Trenton Road

Continue on Old Trenton Road

8.52 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 30m from Trenton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Trenton and 17.1 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Morristown (-74.25376, 40.42511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Morristown. The current time is 14:18:42.

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.