Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
81.1 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 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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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.45 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
40.6 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 81.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| South 8th Street | — | — |
| Kaighns Avenue | — | — |
| Baird Boulevard | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | — | — |
| NJ 38 East | — | — |
| Marlton Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Chester, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn slight right
476 ft
·
10 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baird Boulevard
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 30 East
9
Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11
Continue on Kaighns Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Marlton Pike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
14
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North: New Brunswick
17
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Road
19
Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
20
Turn left onto Nassau Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Nassau Street
21
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Witherspoon Street
22
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
492 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
23
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
24
Turn right onto State Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road
25
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
8 min
26
Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
27
Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
Somerville Circle
29
Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
30
Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
31
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
33
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
15 min
34
Turn right onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
417 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
35
Turn right onto Perry Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Perry Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 40.6 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chester, NJ
The final approach into Chester, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.45 one way
$26.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Chester, NJ
Afternoon in Chester on Thursday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 54m 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 Chester, NJ covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 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 $13.45 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.
The drive from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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