How far is Winfield, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Winfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
50.84 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.99 mi
61.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.99 mi
Kilometers
61.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 3, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-03T09:06
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 3, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Winfield
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Trenton
30.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Drive

    125 m · 20 sec · Commerce Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Raritan Road

    2141 ft · 54 sec · Raritan Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  6. 6

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  20. 20

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 56%
Garden State Parkway
4.92 mi · 10%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 6%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 27m from Winfield
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Winfield and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Winfield and 30.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Winfield and Partly Cloudy near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 37.99 mi (61.14 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Drive (-74.285474, 40.642573)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Trenton. The current time is 09:06:38.

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.