The drive from Camden, NJ to Lake Hopatcong, NJ covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 202, Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.08 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
48.5 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 97 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.4 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 49 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near NJ 70 / Marlton Pike.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 97 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 41.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
8
71 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
8
90.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 Lake Hopatcong, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, New York, Morristown, Netcong and New York City.
Trenton
40.9 mi in|~50m
New York
64.9 mi in|~1h 29m|via US 206
Morristown
66.5 mi in|~1h 32m
Netcong
71 mi in|~1h 38m
New York City
89 mi in|~2h 7m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
32.4 mi
37m
US 202
17.8 mi
28m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
8 mi
11m
US 206
6.9 mi
10m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
5m
I 287
4.1 mi
4m
State Road
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Lake Hopatcong, 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
4.1 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft·7 sec·Washington Road
19
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi·30 sec·Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Witherspoon Street
22
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·20 sec·Mount Lucas Road
23
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·8 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
3.1 mi·5 min·State Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 206; CR 533
5.3 mi·8 min·US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
0.2 mi·15 sec·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
27
Merge onto US 206 BYP
7.8 mi·11 min·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft·2 sec·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
29
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi·2 min·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
31
Merge onto I 287
4.1 mi·4 min·I 287
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 22BToward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, NetcongUse the right lane.
33
Merge onto US 202; US 206
18 mi·28 min·US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
35
Merge onto I 80
1.1 mi·1 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
37
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
38
Continue on US 46
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 46
39
Take the exit
518 ft·16 sec
Toward Main StreetUse the right lane.
40
Turn left onto US 46
0.6 mi·44 sec·US 46
Use the left / straight lanes.
41
Turn straight onto CR 631
0.2 mi·15 sec·Ledgewood Landing Road
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
43
Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shippenport Road
44
At end of road, turn right onto CR 616
1.6 mi·2 min·Mount Arlington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
45
Continue on CR 616
0.7 mi·1 min·Windermere Avenue
46
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi·14 sec·Altenbrand Avenue
47
At end of road, turn left onto CR 615
1.4 mi·2 min·Howard Boulevard
48
Continue on CR 615
0.4 mi·44 sec·Espanong Road
49
Arrive at destination
CR 615
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 48.5 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 4m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Hopatcong, 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 97 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 48.5 mi from Camden, NJ
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Hopatcong, NJ
The final approach into Lake Hopatcong, 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 Lake Hopatcong, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 73.6
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.08 one way
$32.16 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.61
$35.23
premium
$4.93
$18.81
$37.62
diesel
$5.61
$21.42
$42.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.66
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.49
$3.88
EV Truck/SUV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Afternoon
in Camden on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Afternoon
in Lake Hopatcong on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
49 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
1 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 20m 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 Lake Hopatcong, NJ covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 202, Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 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 $16.08 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 demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 97 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 41.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camden, NJ and Lake Hopatcong, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, New York, Morristown, Netcong and New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
