How far is Trenton, NJ from Prospect Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.46 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.03 mi
3.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.03 mi
Kilometers
3.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.46 mi
Kilometers
3.96 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ewing
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Trenton
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Prospect Park
1.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Prospect Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    1 km · 2 min · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1135 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Perry Street

    136 m · 16 sec · Perry Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southard Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Calhoun Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Calhoun Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ingham Avenue

    1386 ft · 38 sec · West Ingham Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parkway Avenue

    128 m · 12 sec · Parkway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kelsey Avenue

    101 m · 15 sec · Kelsey Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hazel Avenue

    1311 ft · 60 sec · Hazel Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Weber Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · Weber Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weber Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Prospect 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
440 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southard Street
0.76 mi · 31%
Chambers Street
0.62 mi · 25%
West Ingham Avenue
0.26 mi · 11%
Hazel Avenue
0.25 mi · 10%
Lincoln Avenue
0.21 mi · 9%
Calhoun Street
0.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southard Street

Turn right onto Southard Street

0.76 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ewing
00h 03m from Trenton
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Prospect Park?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Ewing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Trenton and 1.2 miles from Prospect Park.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ewing

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 Ewing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

7 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

26 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

39 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.26 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Prospect Park

#2 Prospect Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.2403900, -74.7662700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Prospect Park (-74.76627, 40.24039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.37
Round trip
$0.74
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.37 $0.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.41 $0.83
Premium $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Diesel $5.98 $0.54 $1.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Prospect Park. The current time is 11:22:36.

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.