How far is Verona, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Verona, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.36 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.9 mi
80.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.9 mi
Kilometers
80.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.36 mi
Kilometers
108.41 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, May 23, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Verona
Sat, May 23, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-05-23T15:20
Arrive Trenton
Sat, May 23, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verona
9:30 PM EDT
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Verona
28.7 mi
00h 37m
To Trenton
38.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2953 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Prospect Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 East: Newark

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 42%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 20%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
Essex Freeway
2.46 mi · 4%
Prospect Avenue
1.73 mi · 3%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 37m from Verona
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Verona and Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Verona and 38.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Verona and Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, 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 Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 49.9 mi (80.3 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.24039, 40.829882)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.45
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.72 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.95 $11.79 $23.58
Diesel $5.98 $14.23 $28.46

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Trenton. The current time is 15:20:11.

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.