How far is Trenton, NJ from Seaside Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Seaside Park, NJ is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
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 Seaside Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Seaside Park.
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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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Continue on Lakewood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Road
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Turn left onto Route 37 East
4.8 mi · 8 min · Route 37 East
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Continue on Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35 South: Seaside Park, Island Beach
1548 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 3 min
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Turn left onto E Street
73 m · 11 sec · E Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · E Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Seaside 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.
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 Seaside Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Seaside Park?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 24 miles from Trenton and 24 miles from Seaside Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Rain Showers near Seaside Park.
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 Seaside Park. Straight-line distance: 40.52 mi (65.21 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaside Park
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,561 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.0770800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside Park (-74.07708, 39.92679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
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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