Origin
Elwood, NJ
Afternoon in Elwood on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elwood, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elwood, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Elwood to Camden, you are looking at a quick, 36.4-mile trip that typically takes about 49 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is so manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the entire journey, making this an economical transit within the Northeast region. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, creating a straightforward and efficient connection between these two New Jersey points. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a specific commitment, the drive is designed for speed and reliability rather than a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| White Horse Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 12th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Egg Harbor Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Moss Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 623
104 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elwood Road
2
Turn left onto US 30
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
White Horse Pike
3
Turn slight left onto CR 561
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Mill Road
4
Turn straight onto CR 561
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Egg Harbor Road
5
Turn left onto NJ 54; CR 561
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
7
Merge onto ACE
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
8
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Elwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 25 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
25 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
34.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 676 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676 / North-South Freeway toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
8
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadw...
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Morgan Street
Turn left onto Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:51 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of the Atlantic City Expressway, the North-South Freeway, and the White Horse Pike to reach your destination. Expect to settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.6 miles along the Atlantic City Expressway. The experience is primarily about functional transit, offering a consistent driving environment as you transition through the regional landscape. You won't encounter many technical local twists, as the route prioritizes direct, multi-lane corridors to move you efficiently from Elwood to the Camden area.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25 miles in near NJ 42 / North-South Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elwood, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia along the way.
Ace Toll West: Philadelphia
8 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Camden, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 25 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, NJ before heading back.
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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