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Trip from Bordentown, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

23.5 mi

38 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Burlington, New Jersey, United States

Bordentown, NJ

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Downtown Wrightsville, NJ, NJ

Wrightsville, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bordentown, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 23.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, South Church Street, NJ 38 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.8 miles from Bordentown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and South Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and South Church Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 130 / Burlington Pike.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 130 / Burlington Pike

Turn right onto US 130 / Burlington Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Camden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 South: Camden
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 295 South
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
17.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bordentown, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.

Trauma Center

17.4 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 15.8 mi 18m
South Church Street 3 mi 5m
NJ 38 1.9 mi 2m
Church Road 0.7 mi 1m
Burlington Pike 0.6 mi <1m
Farnsworth Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Forklanding Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 15.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown, NJ and Wrightsville, NJ.

1

Start on CR 545

0.5 mi · 1 min · Farnsworth Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 130

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Burlington Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 295 South: Camden Use the slight right lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 295 South
5

Merge onto I 295

16 mi · 18 min · I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 38

1.9 mi · 2 min · NJ 38
8

Turn right onto CR 607

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
9

Continue on CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · Church Road
10

Turn sharp right onto Forklanding Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Forklanding Road
11

Arrive at destination

Forklanding Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.8 miles from Bordentown, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23.5 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.8 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wrightsville, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bordentown, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bordentown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 32m.

At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.8 mi from Bordentown, NJ · 14m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Cheltenham, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Willingboro, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Bordentown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wrightsville, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wrightsville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.90 one way

$7.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.27 $8.53
premium $4.93 $4.56 $9.12
diesel $5.61 $5.19 $10.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bordentown, NJ

Night in Bordentown on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wrightsville, NJ

Night in Wrightsville on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bordentown, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 23.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, South Church Street, NJ 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Bordentown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bordentown, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.

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