How far is Union Beach, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Union Beach, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Driving 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 01m.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
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 Union Beach and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Beach and Trenton.
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Start on Florence Avenue
1908 ft · 53 sec · Florence Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1732 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
111 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
2386 ft · 53 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1927 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Freneau Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Freneau Avenue
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Turn right onto Tennent Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Texas Road
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road
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Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue
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Continue on Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue
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Turn left onto Forsgate Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
2905 ft · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Turn slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
2101 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive
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Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Beach and Trenton.
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.
South River Road
Continue straight
7.72 mi · 00h 11m
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 Union Beach and Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Beach to Trenton?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Union Beach and 33.8 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Beach and Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
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 Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Beach and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).
#1 Union Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.4465000, -74.1782000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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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