Trip from Camden, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Camden, NJ

Garrison Gao

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

Traveling from Camden to Middletown covers a straightforward 72.6-mile stretch across New Jersey. Expect a travel time of roughly 1 hour and 43 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, eventually transitioning onto local roads like East Main Street and Franklin Street. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, this is a budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion within the Northeast region. Because the entire journey remains within the same state, you won't need to worry about major regional shifts or long-distance logistics. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

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

36.3 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 72.6-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, most notably tackling a 33.1-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. This segment provides a consistent pace before you shift gears into the more technical, slower-moving sections of Franklin Street and East Main Street. As you transition off the major turnpike, the character of the road changes noticeably, requiring more attention to local traffic patterns. Expect a predictable experience that blends the efficiency of interstate travel with the standard pace of navigating regional town centers.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 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 33.1 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 22 significant decision points across 72.6 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 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

9.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York

25 mi into trip | ~35m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | NJ 33 Business

Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business D...

Towns Along This Route

Between Camden, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

9.4 mi in | ~16m

Njtp North: New York

9.9 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	33.1 mi	38m
East Main Street	9.4 mi	14m
Franklin Street	9.3 mi	13m
Kaighns Avenue	5.9 mi	9m
Middletown Lincroft Road	4.4 mi	7m
NJ 33 Business	3 mi	5m
Swimming River Road	1.8 mi	3m
West Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 33.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Middletown, NJ.

Start on CR 551

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Turn left

30 ft · 0 sec

Turn slight right

477 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street

295 ft · 5 sec · South 8th Street

Turn right onto CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 608

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 30 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

Continue on NJ 38

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kaighns Avenue

Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec

Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

Merge onto NJ-73

0.5 mi · 49 sec · NJ-73

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 73

0.7 mi · 46 sec · NJ 73

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

19 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto NJ 33

9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business

3.0 mi · 5 min · NJ 33 Business

Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto CR 537

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537

9.4 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 50

1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 50

4.4 mi · 7 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

Continue on CR 50

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Church Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

35 ft · 0 sec · Kings Highway

Arrive at destination

CR 50

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the New Jersey Turnpike is wise to ensure you hit that 1 hour and 43-minute estimate. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 72.6-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel beyond your initial $12 budget. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, feel free to build in a break once you exit the turnpike and approach the local streets. Prioritize checking your route map before reaching the turn onto East Main Street, as local road transitions can be the trickiest part of this drive.

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 36.3 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 72.6 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 72.6 miles and 1h 43m.

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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 33.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.3 mi from Camden, NJ · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middletown, NJ

The final approach into Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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

$12.01 one way

$24.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.15	$26.29
premium	$4.92	$14.07	$28.14
diesel	$5.64	$16.13	$32.26

Estimated Tolls: $4.63

New Jersey Turnpike (33.1 mi) $4.63

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.62	$3.48
Efficient EV	18.2	$6.35	$2.90
EV Truck/SUV	29	$10.16	$4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Camden, NJ

Night in Camden on Sunday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Night in Middletown on Sunday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

7 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 43m 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 Middletown, NJ covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, East Main Street, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.3 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 $12.01 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.

Between Camden, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

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Trip from Camden, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Middletown, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camden, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 43m on the road

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