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Trip from Marlboro, NJ to Folwell, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

17.7 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Marlboro, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Folwell, NJ, NJ

Folwell, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Marlboro, NJ to Folwell, NJ is 17.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road and US 206, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward trip. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points, primarily utilizing surface roads with a brief highway segment. Plan for a simple, direct transit between the Northeast regions of the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road 5.4 mi 8m
US 206 2.5 mi 2m
Monmouth Road 2.4 mi 4m
NJ 38 2.3 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.1 mi 1m
Columbus Jobstown Road 1.1 mi 4m
North Maple Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Mount Holly Bypass 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road — 5.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro, NJ and Folwell, NJ.

1

Start on East Cedar Avenue

148 ft · 8 sec · East Cedar Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Maple Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto CR 674

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Greentree Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on CR 674

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Hainesport-Mt Laurel Road
5

Continue on CR 674

5.4 mi · 8 min · Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn slight right onto NJ 38

2.3 mi · 2 min · NJ 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto CR 541

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

213 ft · 5 sec
10

Turn slight right onto CR 537

1.1 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on CR 537

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Mill Street
12

Turn slight left onto CR 537

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Branch Street
13

Continue on CR 537

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Garden Street
14

Continue on CR 537

2.4 mi · 4 min · Monmouth Road
15

Turn left onto US 206

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 206
16

Turn right onto Columbus Jobstown Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbus Jobstown Road
17

Arrive at destination

Columbus Jobstown Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 607 / North Maple Avenue

Turn right onto CR 607 / North Maple Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 674 / Greentree Road

Turn right onto CR 674 / Greentree Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
9 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass

Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
16.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | Columbus Jobstown Road

Turn right onto Columbus Jobstown Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.09 one way

$6.18 round trip

$4.44/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.86 $3.38 $6.77
premium $5.20 $3.62 $7.24
diesel $6.28 $4.37 $8.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Marlboro, NJ

Afternoon in Marlboro on Friday

Local time

2:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Destination

Folwell, NJ

Afternoon in Folwell on Friday

Local time

2:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 79% chance 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

1 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

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly surface roads, with about 27% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.4 miles on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road before transitioning to other roads. Expect a driving experience that involves navigating through developed areas and potentially dealing with traffic signals, rather than extended highway cruising.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 607 / North Maple Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CR 607 / North Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 674 / Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

82 ft 29 ft

Total Climb

89 ft

Total Descent

94 ft

Highest Point

82 ft

Elevation Range

53 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Marlboro, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Top landmarks

  • • Old Scots Burying Ground — historic cemetery in Monmouth County, New Jersey

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Folwell, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / North Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 674 / Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Folwell, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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