Bellmawr, New Jersey
Bellmawr is a borough of 11,737 people in Camden County, New Jersey.
Why visit Bellmawr
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Walt Whitman Bridge, Col. Joseph Ellis House, Fairview and Haddon Lake Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bellmawr
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About Bellmawr
Bellmawr is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,707, an increase of 124 (+1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 11,583, which in turn had reflected an increase of 321 (+2.9%) from the 11,262 counted at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bellmawr, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Walt Whitman Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge that spans the Delaware River between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloucester City, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks18
Col. Joseph Ellis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Fairview
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Neighborhood of Camden in New Jersey, United States
Gabreil Daveis Tavern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Greenfield Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
Hinchman-Lippincott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Is located in Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Woodbury, New Jersey
Isaac Glover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Ladd's Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Newton Union Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
School building in Camden, United States of America
Peter Mott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic House and Underground Railroad Station in Lawnside, New Jersey
Ritz Theatre, Haddon Township
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater in Haddon Township, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
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Station Avenue Business District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in New Jersey, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes37
Del Buono's Bakery
Bakery · 0.9 mi
319 South Black Horse Pike, Haddon Heights
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00
PJ Whelihans Pub and Restaurant
Restaurant · Grill, Burger, Wings · 1.8 mi
2000 Clements Bridge Road, Deptford
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Black Horse Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
13 South Black Horse Pike, Mount Ephraim
25 more on the map.
History
Bellmawr was authorized to incorporate as a borough on March 23, 1926, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and was made independent based on the results of a referendum held on April 21, 1926. The boroughs of Mount Ephraim, Runnemede and Lawnside were also created in the same two-day period. The borough was named for Ernest C. Bell, who owned a farm in the area.
In 1966, the Bellmawr Police Department investigated several officers for ticket fixing. The officers were ordered to cooperate with internal investigators and give statements and told that they would be fired if they refused to do so; upon answering the investigators' questions, the officers were criminally charged. In 1967, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the officers' self-incriminating statements violated the Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment, and that it was therefore unconstitutional to use their statements in a prosecution; the officers' convictions were overturned. The case, Garrity v. New Jersey, led to the creation of the Garrity warning, which advises government employees of their rights during internal investigations.
In late October 2001, the Bellmawr post office was closed due to possible anthrax contamination in the wake of the 2001 anthrax attacks. The office was re-opened several days later, in early November, after testing negative for anthrax.
From the History section of Bellmawr, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Days Inn by Wyndham Runnemede Philadelphia Area
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
101 East 9th Avenue, Runnemede
Econo Lodge Bellmawr
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
301 South Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr
Howard Johnson Express Inn Bellmawr/Philadelphia Area
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
341 Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr
Churches and places of worship8
St. John's Episcopal Church and Burying Ground
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Immanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church · 1.1 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries56
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
School · 5.0 mi
140 Old Carriage Rd., Cherry Hill
Healthcare2
Map of Bellmawr
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Camden County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-22: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Philadelphia 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Wilmington 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Hockessin 31 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Brookside 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Bear 36 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Newark 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Glasgow 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Elkton 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Middletown 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-07 12 23 10 View north along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) at Exit 1B (Interstate 295 NORTH, Trenton) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-30 10 15 20 View north along the northbound lanes of New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for northbound Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) in Bellmawr, Camden..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-09 16 39 02 View south along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 753 (Creek Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-09 16 40 32 View north along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 753 (Creek Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-30 10 08 13 View south along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for northbound Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-30 10 16 39 View north along the southbound lanes of New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for northbound Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) in Bellmawr, Camden..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-12 14 06 43 View south along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) at Exit 14 (TO Camden County Route 753-Creek Road, Bellmawr) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-04-30 14 45 03 View south along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for the ramp from northbound New Jersey State Route 42 to southbound Interstate 295 in Bellmawr..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-04-30 14 45 20 View north along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for the ramp from northbound New Jersey State Route 42 to southbound Interstate 295 in Bellmawr..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-03 12 06 53 View west at the beginning of Interstate 76 (North-South Freeway) at Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-03 13 53 07 View south along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) at Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 26 22 View north along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 658 (Bell Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-03 12 04 01 View north along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) at Exit 14 (To Camden County Route 753, Creek Road, Bellmawr) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-07 12 21 08 View north along New Jersey State Route 42 (North-South Freeway) at Exit 14 (TO Camden County Route 753-Creek Road, Bellmawr) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 24 17 View south along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 658 (Bell Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-02 09 11 55 View south along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) just north of Exit 26 (Interstate 76 to Interstate 676, Camden, Philadelphia) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camden CR 659 wb at new I-295 overpass, Bellmawr, NJ Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-03 16 48 20 View north along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) just south of Exit 28 (New Jersey State Route 168, To New Jersey Turnpike, Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim) in Bellmawr, Camden..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-15 09 16 50 View south along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) at Exit 26 (Interstate 76 TO Interstate 676, Camden, Philadelphia) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 12 44 View south along the northbound lanes of Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 15 59 View east along Interstate 76 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 11 10 View south along the southbound lanes of Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 15 36 View west along Interstate 76 (North-South Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 15 07 View north along the southbound lanes of Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-07 16 13 37 View north along the northbound lanes of Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) from the overpass for Camden County Route 659 (Browning Road) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-09 16 28 58 View north along Interstate 295 (Camden Freeway) at Exit 27 (Interstate 76 TO Interstate 676-U.S. Route 130, Camden, Philadelphia) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HUNTER-LAWRENCE-JESSUP HOUSE, Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newton Union Schoolhouse Camden County NJ 81, Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Col Joseph Ellis House Oct 2013, TiMike, CC0
- St John Evangel NJ, Smallbones, CC0
- STATION AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT, HADDON HEIGHTS, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WOODBURY FRIENDS' MEETINGHOUSE(1), Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillman Davies 1756, Smallbones, CC0
- LADD'S CASTLE, Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HINCHMAN-LIPPINCOTT HOUSE, HADDON HEIGHTS, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stokes-Lee House 07, DevinHouse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peter Mott House 2012-10-20 12-08-26, Isablidine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenfeild Hall NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- ISAAC GLOVER HOUSE, CAMDEN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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