Burlington, NJ Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Burlington, NJ is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burlington, NJ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
78.4 mi
Paterson, NJ
Quickest Drive
13m
Bellview, NJ
Plan Around Burlington, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burlington, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burlington, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burlington, NJ
Driving from Burlington, NJ
Expect an average of 60 miles and about 1h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Burlington, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 78 miles (1h 43m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Burlington, NJ most often head toward Paterson, NJ (78.4 mi, 1h 43m), Union, NJ (62.1 mi, 1h 21m), Elizabeth, NJ (59.7 mi, 1h 17m), and Toms River, NJ (41 mi, 1h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Burlington, NJ, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Burlington, NJ and 3 routes heading into Burlington, NJ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 78 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burlington, NJ covers 78 miles and takes approximately 1h 43m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.
The average route from Burlington, NJ runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Burlington, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burlington, NJ include Paterson, NJ, Union, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ and Toms River, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burlington, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,904
Median Income
$78,009
Median Home Value
$221,000
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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