Origin
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frenchtown, 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
1h 29m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 50.4-mile drive from Frenchtown, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 29 minutes. With a fuel cost around $8, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The journey primarily utilizes local roads like Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, and Easton Road, offering a less highway-intensive experience. This route is best suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Its character leans towards a more engaged, turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on the Fort Washington Expressway. This means you'll be navigating a variety of road types, moving from more direct expressway sections to local roads that require more frequent attention to turns and traffic signals. The road personality shifts throughout, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. It's a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Washington Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
470 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
507 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
470 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
462 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NJ 12 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
19 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South: Norristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Frankli...
7
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergenc...
6
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Broadway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Lower State Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Easton Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Dark Hollow Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North 6th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on South Harrison Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn left
152 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 12
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 32
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
7
Turn right onto East Dark Hollow Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
8
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
9
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Easton Road
10
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
11
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Easton Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
13
Continue on PA 611
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 Parkway
16
Turn left onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lower State Road
18
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
19
Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto PA 63
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Welsh Road
21
Turn sharp left onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on PA 309
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
23
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
24
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
25
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
28
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
30
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Germantown Avenue
31
Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
32
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 6th Street
33
Take the ramp
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
34
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 676; US 30
35
Take the exit
280 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Broadway
37
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Frenchtown, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25.2 miles from Frenchtown, 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
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
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
13 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 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Frenchtown, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Frenchtown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.36 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 50.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Frenchtown, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 470 ft elevation with about 507 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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