Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
125 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
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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Highland Lake, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ covers 125 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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, Garden State Parkway, NJ 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.72 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
62.5 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 125 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 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 35 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 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. 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 29 significant decision points across 125 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 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~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
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
7
91.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
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 Highland Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp, Woodbridge and Butler.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
Njtp North: New York
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Gsp
66.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Woodbridge
66.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Butler
97 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 24.1 mi | 33m |
| NJ 23 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| Canistear Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Highland Lake, 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 left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Use the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
27
Merge onto NJ 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on NJ 23
16 mi
·
19 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
30
Turn right onto Canistear Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Canistear Road
31
Turn left onto Lookover Lane
310 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lookover Lane
32
Turn right onto Coon Den Road
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Coon Den Road
33
Turn right onto Lakeside Drive East
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lakeside Drive East
34
Turn right onto Glen Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glen Road
35
Arrive at destination
Glen Road
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 62.5 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 18m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland Lake, 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 125 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Camden, NJ · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Lake, NJ
The final approach into Highland Lake, 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 Highland Lake, 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
$20.72 one way
$41.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.28
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
Garden State Parkway
(24.1 mi)
$1.45
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
$21
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.50 | $8.00 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Highland Lake, NJ
Afternoon in Highland Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m 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 Highland Lake, NJ covers 125 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, NJ 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 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 $20.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 125 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 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Highland Lake, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp, Woodbridge and Butler.
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