Origin
Glassboro, NJ
Late night in Glassboro on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glassboro, NJ to Cooper, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glassboro, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Glassboro, NJ to Cooper, NJ covers 16.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 5 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 11 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 295; US 130): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.1 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South, US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South, US 130 South: Delaware Memo...
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 295; US 130
Merge onto I 295; US 130
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 130
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 South, US 322 West: Bridgeport, Commodore Barry Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 130 South, US 322 West: Bridgeport, C...
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Swamp Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Cedar Swamp Road
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Cedar Swamp Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Berkley Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mantua Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Mt Royal Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassboro, NJ and Cooper, NJ.
1
Start on CR 553
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on CR 553 Alt
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
3
Continue on CR 553 Alt
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto CR 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Royal Road
5
Continue on CR 678
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
6
Continue on CR 678
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mantua Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CR 678
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Berkley Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 295 South, US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295; US 130
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295; US 130
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 130
Exit 13
Toward US 130 South, US 322 West: Bridgeport, Commodore Barry Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Cedar Swamp Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
15
Arrive at destination
Cedar Swamp Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Cooper, NJ
Late night in Cooper on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
27m 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 Glassboro, NJ to Cooper, NJ covers 16.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Main Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Glassboro, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 16.6 miles you will encounter 5 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 11 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 295; US 130): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.1 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Glassboro, NJ to Cooper, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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