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Trip from Medford, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12.4 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford, NJ

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Downtown Wrightsville, NJ, NJ

Wrightsville, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Medford, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 12.4 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mount Laurel Road, Church Road, North Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Mount Laurel Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 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

6.2 miles from Medford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Laurel Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 616 / Church Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 616 / Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (CR 603 / Mount Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (CR 537; CR 603 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 616 / Church Road

Turn left onto CR 616 / Church Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 603 / Mount Laurel Road

Turn right onto CR 603 / Mount Laurel Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | CR 537; CR 603 / East Main Street

Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
9 mi into trip | ~15m in | CR 607 / North Church Street

Turn right onto CR 607 / North Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | Forklanding Road

Turn sharp right onto Forklanding Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mount Laurel Road 4.5 mi 7m
Church Road 3.5 mi 6m
North Church Street 2.5 mi 4m
Medford-Mount Holly Road 0.8 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Forklanding Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mount Laurel Road — 4.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 541

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Main Street
2

Continue on CR 541

0.8 mi · 1 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto CR 616

2.9 mi · 5 min · Church Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto CR 603

4.5 mi · 7 min · Mount Laurel Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
6

Turn right onto CR 607

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · Church Road
8

Turn sharp right onto Forklanding Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Forklanding Road
9

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 6.2 miles from Medford, NJ, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 12 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.2 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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 Medford, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Medford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 12.4 miles and 22m.

At 12.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Mount Laurel Road for about 4.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.2 mi from Medford, NJ · 10m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Cheltenham, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Medford, 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

$2.06 one way

$4.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.25 $4.50
premium $4.93 $2.40 $4.81
diesel $5.61 $2.74 $5.48

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: 4.3 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 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.74 $0.79

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Medford, NJ

Late night in Medford on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wrightsville, NJ

Late night in Wrightsville on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

22m 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 Medford, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ covers 12.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Laurel Road, Church Road, North Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Medford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 616 / Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (CR 603 / Mount Laurel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (CR 537; CR 603 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Medford, NJ to Wrightsville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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