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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Chambers Street
1 km · 2 min · Chambers Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1135 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Perry Street
136 m · 16 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto Southard Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southard Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
152 m · 12 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto West Ingham Avenue
1386 ft · 38 sec · West Ingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkway Avenue
128 m · 12 sec · Parkway Avenue
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Turn right onto Kelsey Avenue
101 m · 15 sec · Kelsey Avenue
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Continue on Hazel Avenue
1311 ft · 60 sec · Hazel Avenue
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Turn right onto Weber Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · Weber Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ewing.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.26 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.2403900, -74.7662700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Park (-74.76627, 40.24039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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