Origin
Camden, NJ
Evening in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
112.5 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
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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Crandon Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 $18.65 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 112.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Camden, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Crandon Lakes, 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 Crandon Lakes, 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
18 mi
·
28 min
34
Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
35
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
37
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
15 min
38
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
338 ft
·
18 sec
·
Water Street
40
Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Water Street
41
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
42
Continue on Newton - Halsey Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton - Halsey Road
43
Turn slight left onto Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
44
At the end of the road, turn left onto Halsey Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsey Road
45
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
46
Keep slight left to continue on Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
47
Turn left onto Copeley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Copeley Road
48
Turn right onto Minisink Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Minisink Road
49
Turn left onto Lone Pine Trail
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lone Pine Trail
50
Turn left onto Lower Lake West
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lower Lake West
51
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 24m 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crandon Lakes, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Camden, NJ · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crandon Lakes, NJ
The final approach into Crandon Lakes, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Crandon Lakes, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.65 one way
$37.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Crandon Lakes, NJ
Evening in Crandon Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Somerset, NJ
56 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
17 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
2h 49m 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 Crandon Lakes, NJ covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 56.2 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 $18.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Camden, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Crandon Lakes, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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