Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Night in Hopatcong Hills on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, 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
2h 12m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn Mountain Road, Lincoln Trail, Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 107.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 107.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn Mountain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Mountain Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Trail | — | — |
| Lincoln Way | — | — |
| Northwestern Trail | — | — |
| Stanford Trail | — | — |
| Northwestern Way | — | — |
| Dupont Avenue | — | — |
| Crescent Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn Mountain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Michigan Trail
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Michigan Trail
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
167 ft
·
15 sec
·
Brooklyn Mountain Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Trail
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
174 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lincoln Way
5
Turn left onto Northwestern Trail
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwestern Trail
6
Turn right onto Stanford Trail
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stanford Trail
7
Continue on Northwestern Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwestern Way
8
Turn right onto Dupont Avenue
479 ft
·
21 sec
·
Dupont Avenue
9
Continue on Crescent Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crescent Road
10
Turn straight onto Bell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bell Avenue
11
Turn right onto River Styx Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
River Styx Road
12
Turn left onto Hopatchung Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hopatchung Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Boulevard
14
Turn right
167 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn right onto Center Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
16
Continue on Port Morris Road
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Port Morris Road
17
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ledgewood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ledgewood Avenue
19
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
20
Continue straight
17 mi
·
27 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
22
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
23
Keep slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
24
Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
25
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
26
Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
Somerville Circle
28
Exit the rotary
9.1 mi
·
14 min
29
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
11 min
30
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
31
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
32
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
33
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
34
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
35
Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Road
37
Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
38
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
39
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South: Camden
40
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sloan Avenue
42
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
43
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
44
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
27 min
45
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
46
Merge slight left
9.5 mi
·
14 min
47
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
48
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
49
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 53.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopatcong Hills, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hopatcong Hills, NJ
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Hopatcong Hills, NJ · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, 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
$17.84 one way
$35.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
54 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
7 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
2h 12m 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 Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn Mountain Road, Lincoln Trail, Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.84 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.
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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