Jersey City to Trenton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50.5 miles 81.3 km · straight line
65.7 miles estimated 105.7 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Trenton?

The distance from Jersey City to Trenton is 50.5 miles (81.3 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 65.7 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Trenton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jersey City to Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Trenton

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Trenton
40.22°N, 74.74°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 492.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients