Trip from Camden, NJ to Sparta, NJ

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

111.3 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 32m

8 AM

2h 52m

10 AM

2h 39m

12 PM

2h 37m

3 PM

2h 40m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, NJ to Sparta, NJ covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, I 287, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.42 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.6 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 111.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.4 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 43 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 32.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 287. 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 70 / Marlton Pike.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 111.3 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 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

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

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

40.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, 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 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

41.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

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 34B Toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

109.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

Towns Along This Route

Between Camden, NJ and Sparta, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, New York, Morristown and Jefferson.

Trenton

40.9 mi in | ~50m

New York

64.9 mi in | ~1h 29m | via US 206

Morristown

66.5 mi in | ~1h 32m

Jefferson

100.3 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	32.4 mi	37m
I 287	23.8 mi	28m
Christopher Columbus Highway	9.2 mi	10m
NJ 15 North	8 mi	11m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass	8 mi	11m
US 206	6.9 mi	10m
Marlton Pike	5.2 mi	6m
Brunswick Pike	4.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 32.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broadway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Turn left

30 ft · 1 sec

Turn slight right

476 ft · 10 sec

Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street

295 ft · 6 sec · South 8th Street

Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

Turn left onto Baird Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 30 East

Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

0.2 mi · 34 sec · NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

Continue on Kaighns Avenue

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike

5.2 mi · 6 min · Marlton Pike

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 295 North: Trenton

Merge slight left

32 mi · 37 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 1 North: New Brunswick

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

4.1 mi · 5 min · Brunswick Pike

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

338 ft · 8 sec · Washington Road

Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

Turn left onto Nassau Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Nassau Street

Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

Continue on Mount Lucas Road

492 ft · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

141 ft · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

Turn right onto State Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 8 min

Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

7.8 mi · 11 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

210 ft · 3 sec · Somerville Circle

Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

Merge slight left

24 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

9.2 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

Continue on NJ 15 North

8.0 mi · 11 min · NJ 15 North

Take the exit slight right toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

Keep slight right to continue on Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

518 ft · 13 sec · Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

Continue on Blue Heron Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Blue Heron Road

Continue on Woodport Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Woodport Road

Continue on Woodport Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Woodport Road

Turn left

269 ft · 28 sec

Turn left

269 ft · 20 sec

Arrive at your destination

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sparta, 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 111.3 miles and 2h 31m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 32.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sparta, NJ

The final approach into Sparta, 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 Sparta, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 80.6

View on nps.gov

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $10 near mile 88.2

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 92.1

View on nps.gov

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour $10 near mile 111.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.42 one way

$36.83 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$20.15	$40.30
premium	$4.92	$21.57	$43.14
diesel	$5.64	$24.73	$49.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.4	$11.69	$5.34
Efficient EV	27.8	$9.74	$4.45
EV Truck/SUV	44.5	$15.58	$7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Monday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sparta, NJ

Morning in Sparta on Monday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

10 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

2h 31m 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 Sparta, NJ covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, I 287, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.6 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 $18.42 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.