How far is Woodland Park, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
70.82 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.67 mi
87.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.82 mi
Kilometers
113.98 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Woodland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Park
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Park
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Woodland Park
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To Trenton
40.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Court

    110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pershing Place

    69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Pershing Place

    72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Weston Place

    118 m · 19 sec · Weston Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    858 ft · 42 sec · Overmount Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cliffside Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Cliffside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Camp Road

    1 km · 2 min · Rifle Camp Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Notch Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Notch Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Notch Road

    63 m · 10 sec · Notch Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  32. 32

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

    145 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

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

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Park 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
28.2 mi · 40%
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 31%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
North Olden Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 39m from Woodland Park
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park to Trenton?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 30.6 miles from Woodland Park and 40.2 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Chance Rain Showers 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 Woodland Park and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.98 km).

Woodland Park

#1 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria Court (-74.194615, 40.889599)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.43
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.22 $20.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.95 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $5.98 $14.95 $29.90

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Park and Trenton. The current time is 21:29:30.

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.