Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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North Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 $12.35 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
37.2 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 74.5 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.
Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| South 8th Street | — | — |
| Kaighns Avenue | — | — |
| Baird Boulevard | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | — | — |
| NJ 38 East | — | — |
| NJ 73 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and North Plainfield, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn slight right
476 ft
·
10 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baird Boulevard
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 30 East
9
Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
10
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
11
Continue on Kaighns Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
13
Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 73 South: Marlton
14
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
15
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
34 mi
·
38 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
22
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
23
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
24
Continue on Memorial Parkway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Parkway
25
Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old New Brunswick Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stelton Road
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakeview Avenue
28
Continue on New Market Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Market Road
29
Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
30
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Avenue
31
Continue on West Front Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Front Street
32
Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Avenue
33
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
3 min
34
Turn right onto North Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Drive
35
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Plainfield, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Camden, NJ · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Plainfield, NJ
The final approach into North Plainfield, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
North Plainfield, NJ
Late night in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
13 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 41m 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 North Plainfield, NJ covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 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 $12.35 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.
The drive from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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