Origin
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Morristown, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Morristown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Morristown, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Texas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 67.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.8 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 39 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 38.8 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 67.3 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 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; at 49.3 miles (Exit 8A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
7
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
8
49.3 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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Exit 8A
Take the exit onto Exit 8A toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
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 8A
Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
7
62.7 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
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 Morristown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Cranbury, Monroe, Cr 516: Matawan and Cr 516 East: Matawan.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi in
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~16m
Njtp North: New York
9.9 mi in
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~17m
Cranbury
49.3 mi in
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~1h 3m
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via Exit 8A
Monroe
50.2 mi in
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~1h 5m
Cr 516: Matawan
62.3 mi in
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~1h 24m
Cr 516 East: Matawan
62.8 mi in
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~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Texas Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 9 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cottrell Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Morristown, 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 left at fork onto NJ 38
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls
Use 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 York
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto Exit 8A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Exit 8A
Exit 8A
Toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe
22
Turn straight onto NJ 32
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
25
Continue on CR 612
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
26
Continue on Texas Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto US 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
30
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CR 516 East: Matawan
33
Turn straight onto CR 516
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
34
Turn left onto CR 687
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottrell Road
35
Turn right onto NJ 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
Use the left / slight left lanes.
36
Turn left onto CR 689
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Morristown Road
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto Balmoral Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Balmoral Avenue
38
Turn right onto Hallandale Drive
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hallandale Drive
39
Arrive at destination
Hallandale Drive
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 33.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 67.3 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 45m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morristown, 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.
+
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 67.3 miles and 1h 35m.
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 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Camden, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morristown, NJ
The final approach into Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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
$11.16 one way
$22.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$5.43
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
$11
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Morristown, NJ
Night in Morristown on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 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 35m 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 Morristown, NJ covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, Texas Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $11.16 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 30 significant decision points across 67.3 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 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; at 49.3 miles (Exit 8A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Morristown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Cranbury, Monroe, Cr 516: Matawan and Cr 516 East: Matawan.
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