Origin
Lumberton, NJ
Afternoon in Lumberton on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NJ
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Wrightsville, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Lumberton, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 13 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 38, South Church Street, Mount Holly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on State Route 38. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Lumberton, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 13 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 38 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (NJ 38 / State Route 38): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (CR 607 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 38 / State Route 38
Turn left onto NJ 38 / State Route 38
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 607 / South Church Street
Turn right onto CR 607 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Forklanding Road
Turn sharp right onto Forklanding Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 38 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| South Church Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Church Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Forklanding Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 38
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NJ and Wrightsville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
3
Turn left onto NJ 38
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 38
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 607
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Church Street
5
Continue on CR 607
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
6
Turn sharp right onto Forklanding Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Forklanding Road
7
Arrive at destination
Forklanding Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wrightsville, NJ
Afternoon in Wrightsville on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
20m 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 Lumberton, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 13 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 38, South Church Street, Mount Holly Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Lumberton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (NJ 38 / State Route 38): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (CR 607 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lumberton, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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