How far is Trenton, NJ from Ocean Gate, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Ocean Gate, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Ocean Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Ocean Gate.
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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 right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 22 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 527 South: Jackson
723 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on East Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Whitesville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Whitesville Road
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Turn left onto Cox Cro Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cox Cro Road
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Turn right onto Lakewood Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lakewood Road
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Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
1570 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
551 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lakehurst Road
1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 24 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
1334 ft · 29 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic City Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Starboard Street
933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street
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Turn right onto Compass Avenue
1494 ft · 39 sec · Compass Avenue
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Continue on Club House Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive
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Continue on Club House Road
589 ft · 12 sec · Club House Road
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Continue on Bayside Avenue
1902 ft · 38 sec · Bayside Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
671 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Chelsea Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Chelsea Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue
153 m · 22 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue
1964 ft · 41 sec · East Bayview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stone Harbor Avenue
76 m · 13 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lakewood Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Ocean Gate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
19 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Ocean Gate?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Trenton and 23 miles from Ocean Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Ocean Gate. Straight-line distance: 37.94 mi (61.06 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.1337500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Gate (-74.13375, 39.92679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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