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Trip from Moorestown, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

10m

Distance

5.7 mi

9 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

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, United States

Moorestown, NJ

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Downtown Rancocas Heights, NJ, NJ

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Moorestown, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ covers 5.7 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Marne Highway, East Main Street, Chester Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Marne Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 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

2.8 miles from Moorestown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 5.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marne Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 early in the drive.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 10m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 603 / Chester Avenue): 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
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Plum Street

At end of road, turn left onto Plum Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 603 / Chester Avenue

Turn left onto CR 603 / Chester Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 537; CR 603 / East Main Street

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

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Marne Highway 4.2 mi 7m
East Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
Chester Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Plum Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Marne Highway — 4.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

85 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

190 ft · 19 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto Plum Street

207 ft · 14 sec · Plum Street
4

Turn left onto CR 603

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Chester Avenue
5

Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on CR 537

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marne Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 537

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Marne Highway
8

Continue on CR 537

3.2 mi · 5 min · Marne Highway
9

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

451 ft · 19 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
10

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 2.8 miles from Moorestown, NJ, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 5.7 miles or 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 2.8 miles or 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9m

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 Moorestown, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Moorestown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 5.7 miles and 10m.

At 5.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Marne Highway for about 4.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.8 mi from Moorestown, NJ · 5m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Willingboro, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 5.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.8 miles from Moorestown, 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

$0.94 one way

$1.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.03 $2.07
premium $4.93 $1.11 $2.21
diesel $5.61 $1.26 $2.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
Efficient EV 1.4 0 $0.50 $0.23
EV Truck/SUV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.36

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Moorestown, NJ

Late night in Moorestown on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Late night in Rancocas Heights on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

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

14 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

10m 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 Moorestown, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ covers 5.7 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marne Highway, East Main Street, Chester Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.8 miles from Moorestown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.94 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 10m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (CR 603 / Chester Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moorestown, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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