Origin
Mantua, NJ
Morning in Mantua on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mantua, 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
16m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mantua, NJ to Cooper, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Berkley Road, Mantua Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Mantua, NJ to Cooper, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m, 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 13 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 678 / Harrison Avenue.
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 10.8 miles you will encounter 6 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 1 miles (CR 678 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 678 / Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 678 / Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m 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...
9
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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 |
| Berkley Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mantua Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bridgeton Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 130 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, NJ and Cooper, NJ.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NJ 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
3
Turn right onto CR 678
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
4
Continue on CR 678
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mantua Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 678
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Berkley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 295 South, US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
7
Merge onto I 295; US 130
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295; US 130
8
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.
9
Take the exit
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Cedar Swamp Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
11
Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cedar Swamp Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
13
Arrive at destination
Cedar Swamp Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Cooper on Friday
Local time
9:09 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
11 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
16m 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 Mantua, NJ to Cooper, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Berkley Road, Mantua Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Mantua, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.79 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 10.8 miles you will encounter 6 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 1 miles (CR 678 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Mantua, 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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