Origin
Clearbrook Park, NJ
Afternoon in Clearbrook Park on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearbrook Park, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearbrook Park, NJ
William Jacobs
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Clearbrook Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between these two points. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a quick day trip or a simple leg of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it a dependable option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 32.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which offers a consistent, high-speed travel experience. The overall profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed and covering ground efficiently is the priority. While the majority is on the turnpike, the final sections on Kaighns Avenue and Applegarth Road will transition you into more local road environments as you approach Camden. This shift means you should be prepared for potential changes in traffic patterns and speed limits.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
22 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clearbrook Park, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Njtp South: Trenton
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp South: Camden
22 mi in
|
~32m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
22 mi in
|
~32m
|
via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Applegarth Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 33 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hightstown Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearbrook Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn right onto Clearbrook Drive
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clearbrook Drive
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
5
Turn left onto CR 619
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
6
Turn right onto NJ 33
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
18
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
20
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Clearbrook Park, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Clearbrook Park, 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
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(32.4 mi)
$4.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$5
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
24 mi in
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 9m 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 Clearbrook Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, Applegarth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Clearbrook Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.09 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clearbrook Park, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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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