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Trip from Camden, NJ to Beckett, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m ★

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

city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Downtown Beckett, NJ, NJ

Beckett, NJ

Peter Vang

Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, NJ to Beckett, NJ covers 19.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 130, I 295, North Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on US 130. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 19.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 130 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on US 130.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 130 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 130 and I 295. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 130.

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 19.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 5.4 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 130

Take the exit onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge,...
7
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 130

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
6
14.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 295

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Center Square Road, Swedesboro

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 10 Toward Center Square Road, Swedesboro
6
19.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | Beckett Road

Turn right onto Beckett Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Camden, NJ and Beckett, NJ, road signs point toward Delaware and Swedesboro.

Delaware

5.4 mi in | ~8m | via US 130

Swedesboro

18.7 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 130 9.4 mi 11m
I 295 3.9 mi 4m
North Broadway 1.6 mi 2m
Crown Point Road 1.4 mi 1m
Broadway 1.3 mi 2m
New Broadway 0.8 mi 1m
Center Square Road 0.5 mi 1m
Gateway Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 130 — 9.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Beckett, NJ.

1

Start on CR 551

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
2

Continue on CR 551

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
3

Continue on CR 551

0.6 mi · 1 min · New Broadway
4

Enter roundabout onto US 130

78 ft · 1 sec · New Broadway
5

Continue on US 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · New Broadway
6

Continue on US 130

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto US 130

1.4 mi · 1 min · Crown Point Road
8

Take the exit onto US 130

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

9.3 mi · 10 min · US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 10 Toward Center Square Road, Swedesboro Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto CR 620

0.5 mi · 1 min · Center Square Road
13

Turn right onto Beckett Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Beckett Road
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto Peachwood Drive

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Peachwood Drive
15

Arrive at destination

3 ft · 0 sec · Peachwood Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.27 one way

$6.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.58 $7.15
premium $4.93 $3.82 $7.64
diesel $5.61 $4.35 $8.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

10:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beckett, NJ

Morning in Beckett on Saturday

Local time

10:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m 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 Camden, NJ to Beckett, NJ covers 19.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 130, I 295, North Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Camden, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 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 19.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 5.4 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Camden, NJ and Beckett, NJ, road signs point toward Delaware and Swedesboro.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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