How far is Yorketown, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Yorketown, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorketown and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorketown and Trenton.
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Start on Stratford Drive
720 ft · 37 sec · Stratford Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Queens Boulevard
1871 ft · 1 min · Old Queens Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gordons Corner Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Gordons Corner Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3212 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
942 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on High Bridge Road
2080 ft · 51 sec · High Bridge Road
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Continue on Iron Ore Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Iron Ore Road
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Continue on Dugans Grove Road
2738 ft · 1 min · Dugans Grove Road
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
669 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mercer Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Mercer Street
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton
2101 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 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 Yorketown 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.73 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Yorketown 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 Yorketown to Trenton?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Yorketown and 17.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yorketown and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorketown and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).
#1 Yorketown
Neighborhood
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078900, -74.3376500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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