Origin
Colts Neck, NJ
Night in Colts Neck on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colts Neck, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colts Neck, NJ
Alban Mehmeti
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colts Neck, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Freehold Bypass, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Colts Neck, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 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 62.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
35.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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 Colts Neck, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Trenton
7 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp
18 mi in
|
~26m
Njtp South: Trenton
18.7 mi in
|
~28m
Njtp South: Camden
35.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
35.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Freehold Bypass | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Colts Neck Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| 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 Colts Neck, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 537
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Colts Neck Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
3
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
15
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
17
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Colts Neck, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Colts Neck, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
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
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Night in Camden on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mount Holly, NJ
31 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
11 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 26m 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 Colts Neck, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Freehold Bypass, Kaighns Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Colts Neck, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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 62.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Colts Neck, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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