How far is Trenton, NJ from Waldwick, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Waldwick, NJ is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Waldwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Waldwick.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1791 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Keep slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
154 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
1290 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus
583 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Continue on East Prospect Street
1 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Waldwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Waldwick?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Trenton and 38.5 miles from Waldwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:00 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 around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Waldwick.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Waldwick. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.81 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldwick
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -74.1179200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldwick (-74.11792, 41.01065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $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.
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