Origin
Camden, NJ
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Maple Shade, NJ
Dawn Lio
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, this 54.8-mile trip from Camden to Maple Shade is a straightforward option. Expect the drive to take roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical choice for those looking to stay local within New Jersey. The route primarily relies on Marlton Pike and NJ 70, offering a consistent experience as you navigate between these two points. Since this is a relatively short trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Overall, it serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for travelers looking to move efficiently across the region.
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
27.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances local navigation with faster highway segments. Roughly 48 percent of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace once you clear the initial local sections. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.5 miles along Marlton Pike, which serves as a core artery for the trip. As you transition onto NJ 70 East, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move through varying traffic conditions. It is neither a monotonous interstate haul nor a winding backroad, but rather a functional blend of road types that keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marlton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 54.8 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 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 11.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~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
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~6m in
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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
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip
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~33m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
46.6 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
Towns Along This Route
Between Camden, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District, Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Cherry Hill Business District
3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via NJ 70
Long Beach Island
21.6 mi in
|
~33m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
46.6 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via NJ 70
Brick
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marlton Pike | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| NJ 70 | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Ridgeway Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Whitesville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Marlton Pike
— 18.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Maple Shade, 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
Use the none lane.
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 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Use the none / 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
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Marlton Pike
Toward Cherry Hill Business District
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
17
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the none lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
20
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
21
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left / none lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
23
Turn right onto CR 571
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridgeway Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on CR 527; CR 571
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitesville Road
25
Continue on CR 571
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Indian Head Road
26
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 9 South: Toms River, Seaside Heights
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Merge onto US 9
382 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lakewood Road
28
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakewood Road
29
Turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
30
Turn right onto Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Rivercrest Drive
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 1-day trip with zero scheduled stops required, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on local traffic patterns along Marlton Pike and NJ 70 is wise, as these roads can experience congestion depending on the hour. You should find the $9 fuel estimate sufficient for the distance, though topping off before you head out is always a good practice to ensure peace of mind. Since you won't be stopping for long stretches, make sure your vehicle is prepped for the full 54.8-mile duration before you leave. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your own pace, allowing you to arrive in Maple Shade exactly when it suits your schedule.
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 27.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 54.8 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 41m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Shade, 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 54.8 miles and 1h 22m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Marlton Pike for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Camden, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maple Shade, NJ
The final approach into Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, 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
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Maple Shade, NJ
Evening in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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 22m 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 Maple Shade, NJ covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marlton Pike, NJ 70, NJ 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 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 $9.07 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 23 significant decision points across 54.8 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 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 11.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camden, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District, Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
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