The drive from Camden, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, Easton Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Fort Washington Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.52 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.
Midpoint
25.7 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Washington Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Germantown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 5th Street
6
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|Germantown Avenue
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.3 mi into trip|~46m in|PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
31.8 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Easton
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi
13m
Lower State Road
6.8 mi
13m
Easton Road
6.8 mi
9m
Dark Hollow Road
5.9 mi
10m
Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi
6m
River Road
3.1 mi
5m
Doylestown Bypass
3 mi
4m
North 5th Street
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Frenchtown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi·20 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Atlantic Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 676 North: Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia
4
Merge onto I 676
1.5 mi·2 min·North-South Freeway
5
Continue on I 676; US 30
1.6 mi·3 min·Benjamin Franklin Bridge
6
Take the exit
370 ft·11 sec
Toward 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on North 5th Street
2.5 mi·5 min·North 5th Street
8
Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Lehigh Avenue
9
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Germantown Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Belfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Ogontz Avenue
13
Continue on PA 309
0.4 mi·50 sec·Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on PA 309
9.6 mi·13 min·Fort Washington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi·27 sec·Bethlehem Pike
16
Take the exit
462 ft·12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
242 ft·8 sec·this road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Lower State Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
0.5 mi·1 min·Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi·7 min·Lower State Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Lower State Road
22
Turn right onto US 202
0.9 mi·1 min·US 202 Parkway
23
Continue on US 202
390 ft·8 sec·Doylestown Bypass
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward PA 611 North: EastonUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto PA 611
2.9 mi·3 min·Doylestown Bypass
26
Continue on PA 611
6.8 mi·9 min·Easton Road
27
Turn right onto PA 413
0.2 mi·19 sec·Old Easton Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 413
0.2 mi·28 sec·Old Easton Road
29
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Dark Hollow Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
4.7 mi·8 min·Dark Hollow Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 32
3.1 mi·5 min·River Road
32
Turn right onto NJ 12
0.2 mi·55 sec·Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
33
Continue on NJ 12
516 ft·12 sec·Bridge Street
34
Turn right onto South Harrison Street
71 ft·3 sec·South Harrison Street
35
Arrive at destination
South Harrison Street
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 25.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 11 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.7 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frenchtown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Fort Washington Expressway for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Camden, NJ
· 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$9.33
$18.67
premium
$4.93
$9.97
$19.94
diesel
$5.61
$11.35
$22.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
Efficient EV
12.9
0
$4.50
$2.06
EV Truck/SUV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning
in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
14 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 30m 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 Frenchtown, NJ covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Germantown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camden, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
