The drive from Camden, NJ to Laurence Harbor, NJ covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, NJ 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 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
36.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 72.9 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. 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 38 / Kaighns Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 34 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 3 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 34 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls
8
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
9
64 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North:...
8
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge...
8
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
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 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
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 Laurence Harbor, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East, Woodbridge and Outerbridge Crossing - among others.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi in|~16m
Njtp North: New York
9.9 mi in|~17m
Perth Amboy
63.6 mi in|~1h 20m
Cr 514 East
64 mi in|~1h 21m
Woodbridge
64 mi in|~1h 21m
Outerbridge Crossing
64 mi in|~1h 21m
Gsp South
65.9 mi in|~1h 24m
Sayreville
67.4 mi in|~1h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
53.1 mi
1h 1m
Kaighns Avenue
5.9 mi
9m
NJ 35
4.4 mi
6m
Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi
1m
NJ 440
1.1 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
<1m
NJ-73
0.5 mi
<1m
Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Laurence Harbor, 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 left at fork onto NJ 38
5.0 mi·7 min·Kaighns Avenue
Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping MallsUse the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·46 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
14
Merge onto NJ-73
0.5 mi·49 sec·NJ-73
15
Continue on NJ 73
0.7 mi·46 sec·NJ 73
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
39 mi·44 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 10Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 10Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge CrossingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·52 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge CrossingUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 440
1.1 mi·1 min·NJ 440
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward GSP SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto GSP
1.1 mi·1 min·Garden State Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 125Toward Riverton Boulevard, SayrevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
Exit 125Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
29
Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
0.2 mi·30 sec·Riverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
345 ft·10 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 SouthUse the slight right lane.
31
Continue on NJ 35
501 ft·12 sec·NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
2.9 mi·4 min·NJ 35
Toward US 9 SouthUse the straight lane.
33
Continue on NJ 35
1.2 mi·1 min·NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto CR 626
332 ft·8 sec·Laurence Parkway
35
Turn sharp left
138 ft·6 sec
Use the left lane.
36
Turn left onto CR 626
456 ft·15 sec·Laurence Parkway
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
198 ft·14 sec·Roosevelt Avenue
38
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
346 ft·15 sec·Wilson Avenue
39
Continue on Bayview Drive
368 ft·18 sec·Bayview Drive
40
Turn right onto McKinley Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·McKinley Avenue
41
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.1 mi·10 sec·NJ 35
42
Arrive at destination
NJ 35
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 36.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurence Harbor, 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 72.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Camden, NJ
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurence Harbor, NJ
The final approach into Laurence Harbor, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$10
near mile 65.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 72.9
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 62.8
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 65.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.24
$26.47
premium
$4.93
$14.14
$28.28
diesel
$5.61
$16.10
$32.19
Estimated Tolls: $7.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.1 mi)$7.44
Garden State Parkway
(1.1 mi)$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.65
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.38
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Afternoon
in Laurence Harbor on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
36 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
11 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 36m 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 Laurence Harbor, NJ covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, NJ 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $12.09 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 72.9 miles you will encounter 34 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 3 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Laurence Harbor, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East, Woodbridge and Outerbridge Crossing - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
