Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Mercerville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Mercerville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Mercerville, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Marlton Pike, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 38.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Marlton Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.9 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 20 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 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Marlton Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 8th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33: Mercerville, 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 63A-B
Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton
9
37.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63A
Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Mercerville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cherry Hill Business District along the way.
Cherry Hill Business District
3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Marlton Pike | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baird Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Mercerville, 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 East
Use 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 District
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 295
29 mi
·
33 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 63A-B
Toward NJ 33: Mercerville, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 63A
Toward NJ 33 East: Mercerville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto CR 606
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
18
Turn straight onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
19
Continue on CR 535
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Edinburg Road
20
Arrive at destination
CR 535
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Camden, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mercerville, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mercerville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Mercerville, NJ
Afternoon in Mercerville on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Mercerville, NJ covers 38.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Marlton Pike, Kaighns Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.37 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Mercerville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cherry Hill Business District along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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