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Trip from Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.5 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

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

city in New Jersey, United States

Burlington, NJ

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Downtown Rancocas Heights, NJ, NJ

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Creek Road, Mount Holly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 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

4.8 miles from Burlington, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 4.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 541 / High Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit

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

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 541 / High Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 541 / High Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Camden, Delaware Memorial Bridge

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

Toward I 295 South: Camden, Delaware Memorial B...
7
7.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward Rancocas Woods

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

Use the right lane. Exit 43A Toward Rancocas Woods

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 Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rancocas Woods along the way.

Rancocas Woods

7.3 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 4.3 mi 4m
Creek Road 1.5 mi 3m
Mount Holly Road 1.2 mi 1m
High Street 0.6 mi <1m
Marne Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Mott Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Morris Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 4.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NJ and Rancocas Heights, NJ.

1

Start on US 130; CR 543

107 ft · 4 sec · Burlington Pike
2

Take the exit

474 ft · 20 sec
3

Turn left

47 ft · 6 sec
4

Turn left

84 ft · 7 sec
5

Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 543

312 ft · 10 sec · Burlington Pike
6

Take the exit

233 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn straight onto CR 632

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Mott Avenue
8

Continue on CR 632

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Morris Avenue
9

At end of road, turn right onto CR 541

0.6 mi · 44 sec · High Street
10

Continue on CR 541

1.2 mi · 1 min · Mount Holly Road
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 295 South: Camden, Delaware Memorial Bridge
12

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 43A Toward Rancocas Woods Use the right lane.
14

Turn slight right onto CR 635; CR 636

1.5 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
15

Turn left onto CR 537

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Marne Highway
16

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

451 ft · 19 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Pennsylvania Avenue

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 4.8 miles from Burlington, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 9.5 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.8 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Burlington, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, NJ

This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 14m.

At 9.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.8 mi from Burlington, NJ · 7m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Holly, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Holly, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Burlington, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rancocas Heights, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rancocas Heights, 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

$1.57 one way

$3.15 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.72 $3.45
premium $4.93 $1.84 $3.68
diesel $5.61 $2.10 $4.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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

Burlington, NJ

Evening in Burlington on Wednesday

Local time

7:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Evening in Rancocas Heights on Wednesday

Local time

7:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

15 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

14m 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 Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Creek Road, Mount Holly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Burlington, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 541 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Burlington, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rancocas Woods along the way.

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