How far is Trenton, NJ from Pine Lake Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Pine Lake Park, NJ is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
36.06 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Lake Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:09 AM EST
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-11-07T10:16
Arrive Pine Lake Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:09 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Trenton
18 mi
00h 26m
To Pine Lake Park
18.1 mi
00h 26m

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
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Pine Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Pine Lake Park.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Hempstead Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    87 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 East, NJTP: Shore Points

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Monmouth Road

    2983 ft · 58 sec · Monmouth Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Commodore Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Commodore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cassville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cassville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Toms River Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Toms River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ridgeway Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ridgeway Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1984 ft · 59 sec · Beacon Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2886 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Pine Lake Park.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
14.9 mi · 41%
Toms River Road
6.53 mi · 18%
Ridgeway Road
3.92 mi · 11%
Cassville Road
3.82 mi · 11%
Arena Drive
1.85 mi · 5%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 26m from Trenton
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Pine Lake Park?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Trenton and 18.1 miles from Pine Lake Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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 Roosevelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Howell Town Hall

Roosevelt
4567 U.S. 9, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Manchester Township Town Hall

Manchester Township , NJ
1 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Pine Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.71 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Lake Park

Pine Lake Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0031700, -74.2565300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Pine Lake Park (-74.25653, 40.00317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.40
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.20 $10.40
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.00 $12.00
Premium $5.04 $6.40 $12.80
Diesel $6.33 $8.04 $16.09

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Pine Lake Park. The current time is 10:16:38.

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.