Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Camden, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 54.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kaighns Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baird Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 38 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marlton Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn left
Turn slight right
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street
Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
Turn left onto Baird Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
Continue on Kaighns Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike
Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle
Turn right onto Ridgeway Road
Continue on Whitesville Road
Continue on Indian Head Road
Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South: Toms River, Seaside Heights
Merge slight left onto Lakewood Road
Continue on Lakewood Road
Turn left onto Colonial Drive
Turn right onto Rivercrest Drive
Arrive at your destination
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 54.8 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Shade, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 54.8 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Camden, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 54.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
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: 19.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Maple Shade on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
27 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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