Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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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Mount Holly, NJ
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This short, 19.7-mile drive from Camden, NJ to Mount Holly, NJ is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route stays within New Jersey, traversing local roads like Kaighns Avenue and Washington Street, with a portion on the Mount Holly Bypass. Since there's no highway driving involved and it's a quick trip, you can expect a minimal fuel cost of around $3. This journey is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward local commute experience rather than requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 19.7-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles along Kaighns Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience. As you navigate through towns and neighborhoods, the road will likely involve frequent turns and traffic lights, characteristic of a non-highway commute. This driving profile means you'll be closely connected to the local landscape, with a steady pace dictated by street conditions rather than high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.3 miles (CR 608 / Baird Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CR 608 / Baird Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 30 East
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camden, NJ and Mount Holly, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown and Shopping Malls.
Cherry Hill
Moorestown
Shopping Malls
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kaighns Avenue | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Baird Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Mount Holly, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn left
Turn slight right
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Turn right onto CR 607
Turn left onto CR 608
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NJ 38
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 541
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto CR 537
Continue on CR 537
Arrive at destination
Given the brief 30-minute duration and 19.7-mile distance, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at any time without needing to plan for extensive stops, though local amenities will be available along the way. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern. A key tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent turns, especially on Kaighns Avenue, as it forms the longest stretch and will guide you through various local intersections before reaching Mount Holly.
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 19.7 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Holly, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Camden, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Camden, NJ · 15m into the drive
A short stop after about 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Holly, 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.
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Camden on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mount Holly on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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