How far is Trenton, NJ from Upper Saddle River, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Upper Saddle River, NJ is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.12 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.24 mi
108.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.12 mi
Kilometers
124.12 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Saddle River
Fri, May 1, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Fri, May 1, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-01T04:47
Arrive Upper Saddle River
Fri, May 1, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Trenton
38.6 mi
00h 54m
To Upper Saddle River
38.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Upper Saddle River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Upper Saddle River.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1791 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    40.6 mi · 54 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Montvale, Park Ridge

    902 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue West

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Upper Saddle River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
40.6 mi · 53%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 22%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 13%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 4%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
Lake Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

40.6 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 54m from Trenton
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Sunny near Upper Saddle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Upper Saddle River?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Trenton and 38.6 miles from Upper Saddle River.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Sunny near Upper Saddle River.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Upper Saddle River. Straight-line distance: 67.24 mi (108.21 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Upper Saddle River

#2 Upper Saddle River

Town

Population8,155
Coordinates41.0584300, -74.0984800
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Upper Saddle River (-74.09848, 41.05843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Upper Saddle River. The current time is 04:47:30.

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.