Origin
Rancocas Heights, NJ
Evening in Rancocas Heights on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancocas Heights, NJ
Tom Fisk
Burlington, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Mount Holly Road, Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 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
4.6 miles from Rancocas Heights, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m, 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 11 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 4.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 537 / Marne Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (CR 537 / Marne Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 636 / Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 537 / Marne Highway
Turn right onto CR 537 / Marne Highway
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CR 636 / Creek Road
Turn right onto CR 636 / Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CR 541 North: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 47B
Toward CR 541 North: Burlington
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 130; CR 543 / Burlington Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543 / Burlington Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 541 North: Burlington along the way.
Cr 541 North: Burlington
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Mount Holly Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Creek Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Marne Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancocas Heights, NJ and Burlington, NJ.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 537
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Marne Highway
3
Turn right onto CR 636
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 North
5
Merge onto I 295
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 47B
Toward CR 541 North: Burlington
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CR 541
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
8
Continue on CR 541
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
9
Turn left onto US 130; CR 543
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Pike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Burlington Pike
11
Arrive at destination
US 130; CR 543
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 4.6 miles from Rancocas Heights, NJ, or about 7m 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 9 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Rancocas Heights, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rancocas Heights, NJ
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 14m.
At 9.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Rancocas Heights, NJ · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Rancocas Heights, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burlington, 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
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
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: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Burlington, NJ
Evening in Burlington on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 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
15 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
14m 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 Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mount Holly Road, Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Rancocas Heights, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (CR 537 / Marne Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 636 / Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rancocas Heights, NJ to Burlington, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 541 North: Burlington along the way.
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