Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Morning in Kingwood on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, 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 23m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 52.4-mile drive from Kingwood, NJ to Camden, NJ will take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving and a focus on local roads, you'll experience a more intimate journey through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is a reasonable $9, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. This route is characterized by its numerous turns, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a straightforward commute. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. You'll primarily be navigating Kingwood-Stockton Road, Raven Rock Road, and Daniel Bray Highway. The road's personality is defined by its frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. While there isn't a designated longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the nature of these local roads suggests a consistent pattern of turns and adjustments. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for enjoying the nuances of the local landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 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 18.5 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 52 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Enter roundabout toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bri...
7
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingwood, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.6 mi | 38m |
| River Road | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| Kingwood-Stockton Road | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 676 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Callowhill Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn left onto CR 519
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
3
Continue on CR 519
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
Raven Rock Road
4
Turn left onto CR 519
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingwood-Stockton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 29
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Daniel Bray Highway
6
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
8
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on NJ 29
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
River Road
10
Take the exit
442 ft
·
13 sec
11
Enter roundabout
182 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
12
Continue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
14
Continue on I 295
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Callowhill Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto SR 2005
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North 6th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 6th Street
20
Take the ramp
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
21
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 676; US 30
22
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.
23
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Broadway
24
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Kingwood, NJ · 45m 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.
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 26 miles from Kingwood, 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
$8.62 one way
$17.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
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
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
10 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
1h 23m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, River Road, Kingwood-Stockton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Kingwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.62 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 52 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kingwood, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
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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