How far is Trenton, NJ from Surf City, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Surf City, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Surf City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Surf City.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue
2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on Pemberton Bypass
823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass
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Turn right onto Magnolia Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
150 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
28.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street
58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
46 m · 5 sec · North 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Surf City.
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.
NJ 72 East
Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
28.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Likely near Surf City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Surf City?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Trenton and 29.3 miles from Surf City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Rain Showers Likely near Surf City.
Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates
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 Presidential Lakes Estates.
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Hammonton, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Surf City. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -74.1651400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surf City (-74.16514, 39.66206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
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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