Origin
Wrightsville, NJ
Evening in Wrightsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrightsville, NJ to Burlington, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrightsville, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Burlington, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wrightsville, NJ to Burlington, NJ covers 9.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Burlington Pike, Forklanding Road, Riverton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Burlington Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 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
4.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Burlington Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 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 around 0.5 miles in near Pomona Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Pomona Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CR 603 / Riverton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pomona Road
Turn left onto Pomona Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 603 / Riverton Road
Turn left onto CR 603 / Riverton Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 130 / Burlington Pike
Merge onto US 130 / Burlington Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 130; CR 543 / Burlington Pike
Keep left at fork onto US 130; CR 543 / Burlington Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Pike | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Forklanding Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Riverton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pomona Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 603 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burlington Pike
— 8.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville, NJ and Burlington, NJ.
1
Start on Forklanding Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Forklanding Road
2
Turn slight right onto CR 606
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Branch Pike
3
Turn left onto Pomona Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pomona Road
4
Turn left onto CR 603
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Riverton Road
5
Turn right onto CR 603
300 ft
·
8 sec
·
CR 603
6
Take the ramp
154 ft
·
4 sec
7
Merge onto US 130
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Burlington Pike
8
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Take the exit
523 ft
·
16 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Keep left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 4.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 9.9 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Wrightsville, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wrightsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 9.9 miles and 17m.
At 9.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Burlington Pike for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Wrightsville, NJ · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Wrightsville, 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
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
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: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
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
7:39 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
13 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
17m 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 Wrightsville, NJ to Burlington, NJ covers 9.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Burlington Pike, Forklanding Road, Riverton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Pomona Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CR 603 / Riverton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Wrightsville, NJ to Burlington, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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