Trip from Essex Fells, NJ to Camden, NJ

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

94 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Camden, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Traveling from Essex Fells to Camden covers 94 miles of New Jersey landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $16 for fuel to get you from the Northeast region to your destination. Since the journey is entirely within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent transit between the state's northern and southern urban corridors. This drive is highly practical for those looking to reach Camden quickly while maintaining a predictable schedule.

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 Essex Fells, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 86% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, which keeps the pace brisk and steady. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New Jersey Turnpike, where you will cover 55.9 miles of continuous highway driving. As you approach Camden, the transition from high-speed transit to local roads like Kaighns Avenue signals the final stage of your trip. This is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for efficiency rather than rural wandering.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 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 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 94 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

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 11A Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...

26.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | Exit 129

Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...

26.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

27.3 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

67 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Towns Along This Route

Between Essex Fells, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.

Orange

8.1 mi in | ~12m

Gsp Toll South

10.6 mi in | ~17m

Njtp

26.3 mi in | ~39m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

26.3 mi in | ~39m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

26.3 mi in | ~39m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

26.3 mi in | ~39m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

26.7 mi in | ~39m

Njtp South: Trenton

27.3 mi in | ~41m

Njtp South: Camden

67 mi in | ~1h 27m | via NJTP

Wilmington

67 mi in | ~1h 27m | via NJTP

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	55.9 mi	1h 4m
Garden State Parkway	13.3 mi	18m
Kaighns Avenue	7.5 mi	12m
Essex Freeway	6 mi	7m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	2.3 mi	3m
Livingston Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Freeway Drive East	0.8 mi	1m
NJ 73	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex Fells, NJ and Camden, NJ.

Start on Beechtree Lane

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Beechtree Lane

Continue on Fells Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Fells Road

Turn left onto CR 527

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Roseland Avenue

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn right onto CR 527; CR 611

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 527

0.9 mi · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 280 East: Newark

Merge onto I 280

6.0 mi · 7 min · Essex Freeway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 11A Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

0.8 mi · 1 min · Freeway Drive East

Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Maybaum Avenue

Continue on Oraton Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Oraton Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward GSP Toll South

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129

Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

Merge onto NJ 38

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

Toward US 130 South, US 30 East

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the Turnpike is always a smart move. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily handle the 94-mile distance in one go, but be sure to account for potential congestion on the main highways. Fueling up before you merge onto the Turnpike can help you avoid higher prices at service plazas. Use the 2-hour duration as a baseline, but stay alert for unexpected slowdowns common on these heavily traveled arteries. Planning your arrival time around local traffic in Camden will ensure your final leg on Kaighns Avenue remains stress-free.

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 Essex Fells, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47 miles or 1h 4m 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 39m

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 Essex Fells, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Essex Fells, NJ

This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Essex Fells, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47 mi from Essex Fells, NJ · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from Essex Fells, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Camden, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.55 one way

$31.11 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$17.02	$34.04
premium	$4.92	$18.22	$36.43
diesel	$5.64	$20.88	$41.77

Estimated Tolls: $8.77

New Jersey Turnpike (55.9 mi) $7.83

Garden State Parkway (15.6 mi) $0.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51
Efficient EV	23.5	$8.23	$3.76
EV Truck/SUV	37.6	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Essex Fells, NJ

Evening in Essex Fells on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Evening in Camden on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

6 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

2h 4m 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 Essex Fells, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 94 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Kaighns Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47 miles from Essex Fells, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.55 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.

Between Essex Fells, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.

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