How far is Trenton, NJ from Nutley, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Nutley, NJ is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
56.71 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.83 mi
83.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.71 mi
Kilometers
91.26 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nutley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Nutley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
28.3 mi
00h 42m
To Nutley
28.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Hoover Avenue

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    1471 ft · 49 sec · Hoover Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joralemon Street

    72 m · 7 sec · Joralemon Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · Mountainview Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    646 ft · 28 sec · Hillside Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.1 mi · 35%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 30%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 18%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 6%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 42m from Trenton
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Nutley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 28.3 miles from Nutley.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Nutley. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.42 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

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

#2 Nutley

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,457
Coordinates40.8223200, -74.1598700
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Nutley (-74.15987, 40.82232)

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 $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Nutley. The current time is 05:26:25.

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.