Origin
Clayton, NJ
Afternoon in Clayton on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute from Clayton to Camden, you will cover 19.6 miles in roughly 29 minutes. This short journey is well-suited for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize a mix of Delsea Drive, the North-South Freeway, and Veterans Memorial Highway to reach your destination. Because the trip is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule without worrying about long-haul logistics.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only 22% of this 19.6-mile trip consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Veterans Memorial Highway, spanning 6.9 miles. The experience shifts from suburban local roads to the more structured flow of the North-South Freeway. Prepare for a dynamic driving environment where you will need to adjust your pace frequently rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Delsea Drive 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 Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Delsea Drive | — | — |
| North Delsea South | — | — |
| Delsea Drive | — | — |
| South Woodbury Road | — | — |
| Woodbury-Glassboro Road | — | — |
| NJ 55 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Delsea Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East Academy Street
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Academy Street
2
Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Delsea Drive
3
Continue on North Delsea South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Delsea South
4
Continue on Delsea Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Delsea Drive
5
Turn left onto South Woodbury Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodbury Road
6
Turn straight onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury-Glassboro Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
12
Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holtec Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Morgan Street
14
Turn right onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Camden on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 19.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Delsea Drive, North Delsea South, Delsea Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Clayton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 29m 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 Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clayton, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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