Merrick to Trenton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.8 miles 112.4 km · straight line
87.3 miles estimated 140.5 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Merrick from Trenton?

The distance from Merrick to Trenton is 69.8 miles (112.4 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located WSW of Merrick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.3 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Merrick in New York and Trenton in New Jersey.

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 Merrick 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 Merrick to Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merrick & Trenton

Quick Facts

Merrick
40.66°N, 73.55°W
America/New_York
4m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 356.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients