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Trip from Willingboro, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11m

Distance

6.2 mi

10 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m

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

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Willingboro, NJ

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Downtown Rancocas Heights, NJ, NJ

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Willingboro, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ is 6.2 miles and takes about 11 minutes via I 295 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a convenient local hop. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief taste of highway travel before transitioning to local streets. It's ideal for a quick errand or a simple change of scenery without requiring significant planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 1.6 mi 1m
Creek Road 1.5 mi 3m
Springside Road 1.2 mi 2m
Marne Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Veterans Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
Woodlane Road 0.3 mi <1m
Rancocas Road 0.2 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 1.6 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willingboro, NJ and Rancocas Heights, NJ.

1

Start on East River Drive

74 ft · 6 sec · East River Drive
2

Turn right onto CR 630

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Veterans Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on CR 630

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Woodlane Road
4

Turn right onto CR 635

1.2 mi · 2 min · Springside Road
5

Turn left onto CR 626

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Rancocas Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 295 South Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 295

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 295
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 43A Toward Rancocas Woods Use the right lane.
9

Turn slight right onto CR 635; CR 636

1.5 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
10

Turn left onto CR 537

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Marne Highway
11

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

451 ft · 19 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Pennsylvania Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 630 / Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto CR 630 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 635 / Springside Road

Turn right onto CR 635 / Springside Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 626 / Rancocas Road

Turn left onto CR 626 / Rancocas Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 295 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 South
7
4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward Rancocas Woods

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

Use the right lane. Exit 43A Toward Rancocas Woods

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.03 one way

$2.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.13 $2.25
premium $4.93 $1.20 $2.40
diesel $5.61 $1.37 $2.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.54 $0.25
EV Truck/SUV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Willingboro, NJ

Morning in Willingboro on Sunday

Local time

11:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancocas Heights, NJ

Morning in Rancocas Heights on Sunday

Local time

11:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

23 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

11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 34% of it on the highway. You'll encounter a brief stretch on I 295, the longest uninterrupted segment of which is 1.6 miles. After leaving the interstate, the drive shifts to local roads like Creek Road and Springside Road. Expect a change in pace as you move from faster highway speeds to more typical suburban road conditions, with potential for traffic lights and intersections as you approach your destination.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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 early in the drive near CR 630 / Veterans Parkway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 6.2 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: near the start (CR 630 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 635 / Springside Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR 626 / Rancocas Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Willingboro, NJ to Rancocas Heights, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Rancocas Woods along the way.

Rancocas Woods

4 mi in | ~6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This 6.2-mile trip is perfect for a quick weekend outing, easily doable as a same-day round trip with minimal driving time.

Family Friendly

At just 11 minutes and 6.2 miles, this is a super short drive, making it ideal for families with young kids who might get restless.

Solo Traveler

This route is a breeze for a solo traveler, clocking in at under 7 miles and barely over 10 minutes, so you won't even need to break for a coffee.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

With only 6.2 miles and 34% highway driving, this short, 11-minute trip is a great confidence builder for a first-time driver.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on I 295. 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.

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 630 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (CR 635 / Springside Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR 626 / Rancocas Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rancocas Heights, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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