Origin
Fair Haven, NJ
Late night in Fair Haven on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Haven, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Fair Haven, NJ, to Camden, NJ, covers a distance of 76.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $13. You'll navigate primarily via the New Jersey Turnpike, along with segments of the Freehold Bypass and Kaighns Avenue. The route offers a mixed driving profile, making it a straightforward transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and lack of designated stops in the data, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Fair Haven, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed driving experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which will likely feel like a steady, consistent pace. The route transitions between these faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach Camden, indicated by the use of Freehold Bypass and Kaighns Avenue. Expect a practical, functional drive rather than a particularly scenic one, as the focus is on efficient travel between these two New Jersey points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 8 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 76.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Bran...
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
7
32 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls, Cr 537 West: Freehold, Trenton and Njtp - among others.
Gsp Toll South
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Long Branch
8 mi in
|
~13m
Tinton Falls
8 mi in
|
~13m
Cr 537 West: Freehold
16.6 mi in
|
~23m
Trenton
21.1 mi in
|
~30m
Njtp
32 mi in
|
~46m
Njtp South: Trenton
32.8 mi in
|
~48m
Njtp South: Camden
49.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
49.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
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 |
| NJ 18 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Colts Neck Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Front Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Fisk Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fisk Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
6
Turn left onto CR 13
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rector Place
7
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 520
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
10
Merge onto GSP
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 38
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Wayside Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
15
Merge onto NJ 18
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 18
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto CR 537
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Colts Neck Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
19
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
25
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
31
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
33
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
34
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
35
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
For this 76.2-mile drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Northeast region. With a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes and a fuel cost around $13, it's a flexible trip that doesn't require extensive planning for stops. The most significant continuous driving segment is 32.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so be sure to top off your fuel before you begin, or plan a quick stop at one of the turnpike service areas if needed. Since no specific stops are recommended, you can easily adjust your schedule based on how you feel during the drive.
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 38.1 miles from Fair Haven, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 56m 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 26m
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 Fair Haven, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fair Haven, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fair Haven, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Fair Haven, NJ · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Fair Haven, 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
$12.63 one way
$25.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.84 | $27.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.73
New Jersey Turnpike
(32.4 mi)
$4.54
Garden State Parkway
(3.1 mi)
$0.19
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
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
38 mi in
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
11 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
1h 45m 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 Fair Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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 38.1 miles from Fair Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.63 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 76.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls, Cr 537 West: Freehold, Trenton and Njtp - among others.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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