How far is Trenton, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Wildwood Crest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Wildwood Crest.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
148 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
55 m · 11 sec · Route 54 North
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Take the exit slight right toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
32.7 mi · 38 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive
746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Wildwood Crest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
32.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Wildwood Crest?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Trenton and 51.9 miles from Wildwood Crest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
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 Weymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 85.97 mi (138.35 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood Crest
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.9748400, -74.8335000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
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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