The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Asbury Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 71.7 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
35.1 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
9
35.8 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
7
36 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
7
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Asbury Park, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Njtp: New York
35.1 mi in|~43m
Njtp
35.7 mi in|~44m
Njtp South: Camden
35.8 mi in|~45m
Trucks-Buses-Cars
36 mi in|~45m
Wilmington
44.8 mi in|~56m|via NJTP
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Jersey Expressway
27.6 mi
31m
New Jersey Turnpike
25.2 mi
29m
Kaighns Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
NJ 138
3.3 mi
3m
Main Street
2 mi
3m
NJ 35
1.7 mi
2m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
NJ-73
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 16
77 ft·5 sec·Asbury Avenue
2
Turn right onto NJ 71
2.0 mi·3 min·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sylvania Avenue
239 ft·6 sec·Sylvania Avenue
4
Take the ramp
313 ft·8 sec
5
Turn right
0.3 mi·46 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 35
1.7 mi·2 min·NJ 35
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
8
Continue on NJ 138
3.3 mi·3 min·NJ 138
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 195
28 mi·31 min·Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, CamdenUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
479 ft·23 sec·this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: CamdenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward Trucks-Buses-CarsUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
8.4 mi·9 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
21
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi·8 min·Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
23
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Asbury Park, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Asbury Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Asbury Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Asbury Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 27.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Asbury Park, NJ
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Asbury Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, NJ
The final approach into Camden, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.89 one way
$23.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.02
$26.04
premium
$4.93
$13.91
$27.81
diesel
$5.61
$15.83
$31.66
Estimated Tolls: $3.53
New Jersey Turnpike
(25.2 mi)$3.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Asbury Park, NJ
Late night
in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
36 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
1h 33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Asbury Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Asbury Park, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
