New York to Trenton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.7 miles 83.2 km · straight line
60.5 miles actual route 97.4 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
229° SW bearing direction

How far is New York from Trenton?

The distance from New York to Trenton is 51.7 miles (83.2 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located SW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.5 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — New York 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 New York and Trenton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between New York & Trenton

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 481.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM