How far is Waretown, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Waretown, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waretown and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waretown and Trenton.
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Start on Bryant Road
28 m · 5 sec · Bryant Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
12.7 mi · 20 min · Lacey Road
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Turn left onto Pinewald Keswick Road
150 m · 8 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road
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Continue on Lacey Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lacey Road
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road
16 m · 1 sec · Sharon Station Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sharon Station Road
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Turn left onto Allentown-Lakewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown-Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Allentown Bypass
2205 ft · 37 sec · Allentown Bypass
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1848 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Old York Road
136 m · 8 sec · Old York Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West, NJTP: Trenton
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 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 Waretown 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.
Lacey Road
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Waretown 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 Waretown to Trenton?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
New Egypt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Waretown and 29.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waretown and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near New Egypt
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 New Egypt.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waretown and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 41.29 mi (66.45 km).
#1 Waretown
Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,569 |
| Coordinates | 39.7915100, -74.1951400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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