About this Location

Facility Overview

Larchmont Commons Shopping Center – Parking Lot 1 serves as the primary outdoor parking facility for the bustling Larchmont Commons retail complex, positioned along Route 38 (NJ-38) near Ark Road in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey. This expansive, open-air surface parking lot provides convenient access to major national anchors and neighborhood retailers, including ALDI supermarket, Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree, Starbucks, and diverse dining and medical services. Because it is an open surface lot without overhead barriers, ceiling beams, or parking decks, there are no vertical clearance limits, allowing full-size pickup trucks, commercial delivery vans, high-roof cargo vans, camper vans, and oversized SUVs to navigate and park with ease.

The lot features a classic strip center layout with wide two-way drive aisles, perpendicular parking stalls, clear sightlines, and perimeter stalls. Pavement markings guide traffic efficiently between the entrance lanes off Route 38 and Ark Road and the storefront walkways, providing quick walk-up convenience to all commercial suites.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within Burlington County's prominent commercial corridor, Larchmont Commons Shopping Center is located in a high-density neighborhood surrounded by key destinations, business parks, and family entertainment centers:

On-Site Retail & Dining: Direct walk to ALDI, Planet Fitness, Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Dollar Tree, and local specialty providers.
Larchmont Centre: Located directly across Ark Road, featuring ShopRite supermarket, local pizzerias, and essential everyday shops (less than a 3-minute walk / 0.2 miles).
The Funplex Mount Laurel: Family amusement center offering go-karts, bowling, arcades, and a water park, situated just 1.5 miles east along Route 38 (about 4 minutes by car).
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) Mount Laurel Campus: Premier regional college campus located approximately 1.5 miles north via Ark Road (5 minutes by car).
Corporate & Medical Hubs: Short driving distance to major corporate facilities, including NFL Films headquarters, Lockheed Martin, and the Virtua Health & Wellness Center in nearby Moorestown.
Laurel Acres Park: Popular municipal park featuring fishing ponds, sports fields, walking trails, and sledding hills, situated roughly 2.5 miles south.
Centerton Square & Moorestown Mall: Major regional retail destinations featuring Wegmans, Target, Costco, and department stores within a 5- to 10-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward and engineered for high vehicular volume. Drivers can access Parking Lot 1 via dedicated curb cuts directly from the westbound lanes of Route 38 (NJ-38) or through the signalized intersection and secondary access points along Ark Road. Deceleration lanes along Route 38 assist in smooth transitions from highway speeds into the parking lot. Exiting during peak commuter hours is best accomplished using the Ark Road signalized intersection to make safe turns across multi-lane traffic.

Regional arterial connectivity is exceptional. The facility is located less than 2 miles east of Interstate 295 (Exit 40) and approximately 10 minutes from Exit 4 of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) and Route 73, making it an easy stopping point for regional drivers commuting between Philadelphia, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and Trenton. Public transit riders can connect via NJ Transit bus routes (such as Route 317) operating along Route 38, with nearby roadside stops within walking distance of the shopping plaza.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt surface with standard parking stalls and spacious two-way circulation aisles.
Zero Height Clearance Limitations: Complete open-sky headroom accommodating high-profile SUVs, work trucks, ladder racks, and roof-cargo vehicles.
Dedicated ADA Accessible Parking: Marked handicap-accessible spaces located directly adjacent to primary retail storefronts with curb-cut ramp access.
Exterior Floodlighting: Pole-mounted lighting fixtures illuminate parking stalls, pedestrian crossings, and storefront walkways during evening and pre-dawn hours.
Complementary Customer Parking: Self-parking is provided free of charge for patrons visiting center stores, fitness facilities, and restaurants.
Drive-Thru Lane Integration: Dedicated perimeter circulation and queuing lanes for drive-thru tenants like Starbucks, separated from primary parking stalls to prevent congestion.

Ideal For

Everyday Shoppers & Grocers: Convenient, trunk-level loading for shoppers visiting ALDI, Dollar Tree, and adjacent retail centers.
Gym Members & Early Risers: Safe and accessible 24/7 parking for members attending early-morning or late-night workouts at Planet Fitness.
Highway Commuters & Coffee Runs: Quick in-and-out access for drivers traveling along Route 38 stopping for coffee, breakfast, or quick takeaway meals.
Service Providers & Contractors: Tradespeople and commercial vans needing open vertical clearance and generous parking stall widths.
Local Employees & Visitors: Convenient parking for staff and clients visiting surrounding medical clinics, tutoring centers, and professional service offices.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When entering from westbound Route 38, signal early and merge into the deceleration lane well before the shopping center driveway. During morning coffee rushes (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM) and evening grocery peak hours (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM), the front row of spaces near Starbucks and ALDI can experience elevated pedestrian and vehicle activity; if you prefer an easy exit, select stalls along the eastern or southern perimeter where parking spaces are plentiful. If you plan to make a left turn toward westbound Route 38 or head toward Rancocas Road during heavy traffic, exit the lot onto Ark Road where traffic signals provide safe, protected turn phases.