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Trip from Camden, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ

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Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

West Caldwell, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $15.75 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

47.5 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 95 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Camden, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 2h 5m 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 West Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main 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
NJ 73 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Atlantic Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and West Caldwell, 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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
21

Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · GSP North: Garden State Parkway
22

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

17 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway
23

Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
24

Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

161 ft · 4 sec · I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
25

Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
26

Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 280 West: The Oranges
27

Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 280 West: The Oranges
28

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

6.9 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway
29

Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

0.3 mi · 33 sec · CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
30

Turn straight

0.7 mi · 1 min
31

Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
32

Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Roseland Avenue
33

Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
34

At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Passaic Avenue
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 47.5 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 3m 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Caldwell, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 95 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.5 mi from Camden, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

48 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Caldwell, NJ

The final approach into West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell, 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

$15.75 one way

$31.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.25 $34.50
premium $4.93 $18.42 $36.85
diesel $5.61 $20.97 $41.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Camden, NJ

Evening in Camden on Tuesday

Local time

7:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Caldwell, NJ

Evening in West Caldwell on Tuesday

Local time

7:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

6 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

2h 5m 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 West Caldwell, NJ covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 47.5 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 $15.75 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 West Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 2h 5m 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 West Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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