How far is Trenton, NJ from Ocean Acres, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
49.24 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.25 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Magnolia
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
24.6 mi
00h 37m
To Ocean Acres
24.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Ocean Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    150 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

    19.4 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Neptune Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Neptune Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nautilus Drive

    54 m · 10 sec · Nautilus Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane

    101 m · 15 sec · Buccaneer Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buccaneer Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 72 East
19.4 mi · 39%
Bordentown Road
15.4 mi · 31%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 14%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Arena Drive
1.36 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 72 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

19.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 37m from Trenton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Ocean Acres?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Trenton and 24.6 miles from Ocean Acres.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Magnolia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Burlington Township - Burlington Township Municipal Building

Magnolia
851 Old York Rd, Burlington Township, NJ 08060
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magnolia.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

28 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

28 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

32 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Ocean Acres. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Ocean Acres

#2 Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,142
Coordinates39.7434500, -74.2809800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Ocean Acres (-74.28098, 39.74345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Ocean Acres. The current time is 19:54:29.

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.