How far is Trenton, NJ from Westville, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Westville, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.55 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.06 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 3:06 PM EST
Return by in Trenton
Sun, Nov 8, 4:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-11-08T13:36
Arrive Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 3:06 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:30 PM EST
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
30.8 mi
00h 45m
To Westville
30.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Westville.

  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

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    770 ft · 20 sec · Roseland Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Passaic Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Howland Circle

    76 m · 11 sec · Howland Circle

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howland Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 28%
Garden State Parkway
15.9 mi · 26%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 17%
Essex Freeway
6.91 mi · 11%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 6%
Hamilton Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 45m from Trenton
Leave By
3:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Westville?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Trenton and 30.8 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Cloudy near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metuchen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Westville. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westville

Westville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8445400, -74.2995900
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Westville (-74.29959, 40.84454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.63
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $8.82 $17.63
Mid-grade $4.69 $10.18 $20.37
Premium $5.01 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $6.30 $13.68 $27.35

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Westville. The current time is 13:36:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.