The drive from Camden, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Brunswick Pike, South Middlebush Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 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
31.7 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Camden, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 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 63.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
7
3 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike toward Cherry Hill Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cherry Hill Business District
8
40.9 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
41.1 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
52.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|Sand Hills Road
Turn left onto Sand Hills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
40.9 mi in|~50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
32.4 mi
37m
Brunswick Pike
11.1 mi
15m
South Middlebush Road
5.2 mi
10m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
Sand Hills Road
1.8 mi
4m
Elizabeth Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
Kaighns Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Cedar Grove Lane
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Franklin Center, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi·20 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft·0 sec
4
Turn slight right
477 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
295 ft·5 sec·South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 607
0.7 mi·1 min·Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi·1 min·Baird Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 30 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi·48 sec·Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 38
0.3 mi·24 sec·Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70
5.2 mi·6 min·Marlton Pike
Toward Cherry Hill Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 295
32 mi·37 min·I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 67A-BToward US 1: New Brunswick, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 67AToward US 1 North: New BrunswickUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 1
11 mi·15 min·Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
349 ft·12 sec
Toward Sand Hill Road, Major Road
19
Turn left onto Sand Hills Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Sand Hills Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 615
5.2 mi·10 min·South Middlebush Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 514
0.7 mi·1 min·Amwell Road
22
Turn straight
281 ft·12 sec
23
Turn slight right onto CR 619
0.8 mi·1 min·Cedar Grove Lane
24
Turn left onto Weston Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Weston Road
25
Turn right onto CR 621
1.3 mi·3 min·Elizabeth Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn left
304 ft·27 sec
27
Turn left
295 ft·21 sec
28
Arrive at 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 31.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 40m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin Center, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Camden, NJ
· 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin Center, NJ
The final approach into Franklin Center, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Samudhra Premium Restaurant & Lounge, Franklin Park, New Jersey
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Franklin Park, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Expensive
mile 54.4
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 63.5
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
$10
near mile 63.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.53
$23.06
premium
$4.93
$12.32
$24.63
diesel
$5.61
$14.02
$28.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.1
0
$6.67
$3.05
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.56
$2.54
EV Truck/SUV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Franklin Center, NJ
Late night
in Franklin Center on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
32 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
14 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 31m 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 Franklin Center, NJ covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Brunswick Pike, South Middlebush Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $10.53 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 63.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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.
