How far is Williamstown, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Williamstown, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
53.1 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.03 mi
62.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.45 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, May 6, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-05-06T17:49
Arrive Trenton
Wed, May 6, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

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

Township of New Jersey

From Williamstown
23.6 mi
00h 29m
To Trenton
29.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sicklerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sicklerville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Taunton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2795 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
24.6 mi · 46%
Taunton Road
14.2 mi · 27%
Williamstown Road
4.12 mi · 8%
Sicklerville Road
1.47 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Arena Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorestown
00h 29m from Williamstown
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Trenton?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Moorestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Williamstown and 29.5 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Moorestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moorestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.4 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorestown.

OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Lindenwold

16 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 39.03 mi (62.82 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,567
Coordinates39.6862300, -74.9951700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.995091, 39.686259)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Trenton. The current time is 17:49:58.

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.