Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall Park, NJ
JINISH RAJAGOPAL
Camden, NJ
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Kendall Park to Camden is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via I 295 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient trip between the Northeast region's established towns. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the journey. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in departure and arrival times.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 295, including a significant stretch of 26 miles without needing to exit. The primary roads include I 295, US 1, and NJ 38, indicating a predominantly fast-paced travel experience. The character of the drive is consistent, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Trauma Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 1 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sand Hills Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holder Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on Kendall Road
Turn left onto Holder Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sand Hills Road
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
Turn slight right onto CR 607
Turn left onto CR 551
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Kendall Park, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Kendall Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Kendall Park on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Camden on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
47°F
Bristol, PA
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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