How far is Trenton, NJ from Palmyra, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Palmyra, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Palmyra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Palmyra.
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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
2925 ft · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Bordentown
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 North: Burlington
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2546 ft · 1 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Pavilion Avenue
1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Turn right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue
1601 ft · 46 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Boulevard
959 ft · 26 sec · Temple Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Firth Lane
24 m · 10 sec · Firth Lane
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Turn sharp right onto West 2nd Street
50 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Palmyra.
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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Palmyra?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Trenton and 14.7 miles from Palmyra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmyra
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 7,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0070600, -75.0282300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmyra (-75.02823, 40.00706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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