How far is Trenton, NJ from Northfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Northfield, NJ is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.69 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.33 mi
71.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.69 mi
Kilometers
91.23 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Sat, Nov 7, 2:53 PM EST
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-11-07T13:29
Arrive Northfield
Sat, Nov 7, 2:53 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:30 PM EST
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
28.3 mi
00h 41m
To Northfield
28.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue

    735 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    565 ft · 18 sec · North Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road

    996 ft · 26 sec · Hobart Gap Road

  26. 26

    Continue on White Oak Ridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road

    926 ft · 28 sec · Parsonage Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    802 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Livingston Avenue

    1049 ft · 38 sec · South Livingston Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Northfield Road

    14 m · 1 sec · West Northfield Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Northfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 30%
Garden State Parkway
12.1 mi · 21%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 18%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 6%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 6%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 41m from Trenton
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Trenton and 28.4 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.35 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northfield

Northfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7742700, -74.3245900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Northfield (-74.32459, 40.77427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.31
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $8.15 $16.31
Mid-grade $4.71 $9.42 $18.84
Premium $5.02 $10.05 $20.09
Diesel $6.31 $12.63 $25.26

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Northfield. The current time is 13:29:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.