How far is Trenton, NJ from West Windsor, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to West Windsor, NJ is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.82 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.79 mi
14.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.79 mi
Kilometers
14.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.42 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Windsor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive West Windsor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lawrence
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Trenton
5.4 mi
00h 10m
To West Windsor
5.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and West Windsor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and West Windsor.

  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

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue East

    1538 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sloan Avenue

    2383 ft · 53 sec · Sloan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quakerbridge Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Quakerbridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Quaker Bridge Road

    657 ft · 17 sec · Quaker Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Village Road West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Village Road West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Village Road West

    906 ft · 25 sec · Village Road West

  12. 12

    Continue on Penn Lyle Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Penn Lyle Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canoe Brook Drive

    155 m · 28 sec · Canoe Brook Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Princeton Place

    582 ft · 28 sec · Princeton Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ziff Lane

    145 m · 21 sec · Ziff Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ziff Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and West Windsor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Village Road West
2.52 mi · 23%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 23%
Quakerbridge Road
2.05 mi · 19%
I 295 North
1.39 mi · 13%
Penn Lyle Road
1.2 mi · 11%
Sloan Avenue
0.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Avenue

Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

2.51 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 10m from Trenton
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near West Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to West Windsor?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Trenton and 5.4 miles from West Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near West Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

7 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and West Windsor. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
West Windsor

#2 West Windsor

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,517
Coordinates40.3020500, -74.6190500
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: West Windsor (-74.61905, 40.30205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and West Windsor. The current time is 22:45:30.

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.