How far is Trenton, NJ from New York, NY?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to New York, NY is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight 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 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and New York.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennington Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
643 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
10 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
57.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7: Binghamton, Port Dickinson
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Port Dickinson
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brandywine Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Brandywine Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12A West: Chenango Bridge
857 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Chenango Bridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Chenango Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
23.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Route 12B
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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At the end of the road, turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Madison Street
3063 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2527 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 26
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and New York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 380 North
Merge slight right
57.4 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to New York?
The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Trenton and 124.8 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.59 one way or $75.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and New York. Straight-line distance: 196.24 mi (315.82 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.28 | $37.59 | $75.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $45.23 | $90.45 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $55.76 | $111.52 |
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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