Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
100.7 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Hawthorne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ covers 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 $16.66 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 100.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 Hawthorne, NJ is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Hawthorne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kaighns Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baird Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 38 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 73 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Hawthorne, 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
·
30 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 left to continue on Kaighns Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
13
Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Marlton
14
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
15
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
21
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
23
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
25
Merge slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
26
Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
McLean Boulevard
27
Turn slight left
240 ft
·
11 sec
28
Continue on 10th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
29
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
1st Avenue
31
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
32
Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Bridge Avenue
33
Turn right onto Royal Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Royal Avenue
34
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 50.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorne, 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 100.7 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Camden, NJ · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawthorne, NJ
The final approach into Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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
$16.66 one way
$33.33 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.23 | $36.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Hawthorne, NJ
Afternoon in Hawthorne on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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 11m 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 Hawthorne, NJ covers 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 50.4 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 $16.66 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 Hawthorne, NJ is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Hawthorne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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