Origin
Chester, NJ
Late night in Chester on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
94 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 94 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street (Old Rt, Highway 206, I 287 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 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 miles from Chester, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 94 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street (Old Rt 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 Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street (Old Rt | — | — |
| Highway 206 | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| US 202 South | — | — |
| US 206 South | — | — |
| Somerville Circle | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Road | — | — |
| Mount Lucas Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street (Old Rt
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Perry Street
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Perry Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
3
Turn slight left onto US Highway 206
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 206
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
5
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
8
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
Somerville Circle
11
Exit the rotary
9.1 mi
·
14 min
12
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
11 min
13
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
14
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
15
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
16
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
17
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
18
Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Road
20
Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South: Camden
23
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sloan Avenue
25
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
27
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
27 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
29
Merge slight left
9.5 mi
·
14 min
30
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
31
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
32
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
33
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 miles from Chester, NJ, or about 53m 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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chester, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chester, NJ
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Chester, 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 47 mi from Chester, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Chester, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, NJ
The final approach into Camden, 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
$15.58 one way
$31.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
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: 32.9 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 | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
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
8 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 46m 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 Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 94 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street (Old Rt, Highway 206, I 287 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Chester, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.58 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 Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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