Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Saturday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Salem, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Salem, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Salem, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, New Broadway, Gateway Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Drive Character
37.2 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Broadway.
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 Salem, NJ is easy. At 47m 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 Salem, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | — | — |
| New Broadway | — | — |
| Gateway Boulevard | — | — |
| Crown Point Road | — | — |
| US 130 South | — | — |
| NJ 49 East | — | — |
| Broadway Road | — | — |
| South Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Salem, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Continue on North Broadway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
3
Continue on New Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Broadway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward New Broadway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
New Broadway
5
Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
6
Continue on Gateway Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
8
Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
10
Keep slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
11
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
13
Continue on North Broadway
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway
14
Continue on Broadway Road
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broadway Road
15
Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
16
Continue on Front Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Front Street
17
Turn left onto West Broadway
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Broadway
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salem, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Salem, NJ
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
47m 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 Salem, NJ covers 37.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, New Broadway, Gateway Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $6.17 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 Salem, NJ is easy. At 47m 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 Salem, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to Salem, 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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