Origin
Camden, NJ
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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18m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Lindenwold, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
If you are planning a quick excursion from Camden to Lindenwold, you are looking at a straightforward 11.2-mile trip that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short drive is perfect for a single-day outing, as it is well within the range of a simple local commute. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily rely on a combination of the White Horse Pike, I-295, and the North-South Freeway to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or environment, making this a familiar and predictable journey.
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
5.6 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster interstate connections. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, providing a nice blend of traffic flow and standard surface street navigation. The most notable stretch of the drive is a 4.3-mile segment along the White Horse Pike, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you transition between these thoroughfares, you will notice the road character shift from the more urbanized feel of Camden to the suburban surroundings of Lindenwold. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 30 East: Lawnside, Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Camden, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City and Berlin.
Atlantic City
Berlin
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Horse Pike | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| I 295 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North-South Freeway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Exit 1B | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Lindenwold, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Turn left onto Morgan Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676
Take the exit onto Exit 1B
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto US 30
Arrive at destination
Because this is an 18-minute drive with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 11.2-mile route in one go without needing to worry about rest breaks or refueling along the way. Given the short duration, simply check local traffic conditions on the North-South Freeway before you head out to ensure the smoothest transit possible. Since you aren't spending much on gas, you have the freedom to be spontaneous with your timing. My best advice for this route is to keep a close eye on your GPS when switching between the highway and local surface roads, as the transitions happen quickly.
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.
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 11.2 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindenwold, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 11.2 miles and 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 11.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lindenwold, 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 Lindenwold, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Lindenwold on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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