Origin
Mount Laurel, NJ
Afternoon in Mount Laurel on Thursday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Laurel, NJ to Jenkins, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Laurel, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Laurel, NJ to Jenkins, NJ covers 33.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CR 563, NJ 70, NJ 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on CR 563. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 33.4 miles, with most of the trip on CR 563 and NJ 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.7 miles on CR 563.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CR 563 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 563 and NJ 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 616 / Church Road.
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 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 616 / Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 616 / Church Road
Turn left onto CR 616 / Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Navigation decision point
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 70
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NJ 72
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72 toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Laurel, NJ to Jenkins, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
Long Beach Island
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 563 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| NJ 70 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| NJ 72 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Church Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Mount Laurel Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 563
— 12.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Laurel, NJ and Jenkins, NJ.
1
Start on CR 603
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Laurel Road
2
Turn left onto CR 616
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Church Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
4
Turn left onto NJ 70
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 70
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
8
Continue on NJ 72
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
9
Turn right onto CR 563
13 mi
·
18 min
·
CR 563
10
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Mount Laurel, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Mount Laurel, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jenkins, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jenkins, 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
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Jenkins, NJ
Afternoon in Jenkins on Thursday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
8 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
50m 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 Mount Laurel, NJ to Jenkins, NJ covers 33.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CR 563, NJ 70, NJ 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Mount Laurel, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 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 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 616 / Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NJ 70): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mount Laurel, NJ to Jenkins, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
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