How far is Wantage, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Wantage, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wantage and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantage and Trenton.
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Start on Kelly Road
1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road
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Turn right onto Lake Wallkill Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn left
25.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Morristown
2871 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
145 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue
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Turn right 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 Wantage 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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wantage and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wantage to Trenton?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Wantage and 44.5 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wantage and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wantage and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.36 km).
#1 Wantage
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.2442600, -74.5507200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
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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