How far is Westville, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Westville, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.79 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.79 mi
Kilometers
121.97 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:02 PM EST
Return by in Westville
Sun, Nov 8, 3:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Trenton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:02 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
9:30 PM EST
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Westville
30.8 mi
00h 43m
To Trenton
45 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Howland Circle

    76 m · 17 sec · Howland Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  17. 17

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  31. 31

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westville 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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 37%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 18%
Essex Freeway
6.93 mi · 9%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
Passaic Avenue
2.17 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 43m from Westville
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westville and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Westville and 45 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westville and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).

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#1 Westville

Westville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8445400, -74.2995900
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Howland Circle (-74.299585, 40.844548)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.69 $12.53 $25.06
Premium $5.01 $13.37 $26.75
Diesel $6.30 $16.83 $33.65

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Westville and Trenton. The current time is 12:36:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.