Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Bridgeton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ covers 37.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road, Centerton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge,...
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
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 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Cr 553: Clayton, Glassboro and Centerton.
Vineland
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via NJ 55
Cr 553: Clayton
20.5 mi in
|
~25m
Glassboro
20.5 mi in
|
~25m
Centerton
20.5 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Buck Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Centerton Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Street North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Landis Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Morgan Street
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morgan Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 676
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 553
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Buck Road
8
Turn left onto CR 553
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerton Road
9
Continue on CR 540; CR 553
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Centerton Road
10
Turn slight right onto NJ 56
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Landis Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto NJ 77
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
29 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Camden, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bridgeton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Bridgeton, NJ
Late night in Bridgeton on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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
51m 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 Bridgeton, NJ covers 37.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Buck Road, Centerton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $6.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Cr 553: Clayton, Glassboro and Centerton.
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