Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Roebling, NJ
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This straightforward 23.8-mile journey from Camden, NJ, to Roebling, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on Westfield Camden Turnpike, Burlington Pike, and South Crescent Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 47% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along the Westfield Camden Turnpike. This road offers a blend of speeds, transitioning between more open highway sections and potentially busier local road segments as you progress toward Roebling. The varied nature of the roads means you'll experience different driving conditions throughout the 38-minute trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Atlantic Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Camden Turnpike | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| Burlington Pike | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hornberger Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Roebling, 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
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Continue on US 130; CR 543
Continue on US 130; CR 543
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 656
Continue on CR 656
Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Camden on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Roebling on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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.
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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