Origin
Lambertville, NJ
Evening in Lambertville on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lambertville, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lambertville, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lambertville to Camden is 43.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Delaware Expressway and River Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern New Jersey trip is a straightforward drive, primarily focused on highway travel. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a quick and efficient journey between these two Garden State locales. With no planned stops, this route is ideal if you're looking for a direct connection with minimal detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 70% of this 43.1-mile journey. You'll experience stretches on the Delaware Expressway, including one uninterrupted segment of 28.6 miles. While River Road offers a change of pace, the overall character leans towards efficient travel on primary roadways. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and traffic patterns typical of major arteries, making for a predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 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 43.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Enter roundabout toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
8
38.7 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
39.8 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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 Lambertville, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
38.7 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.6 mi | 38m |
| River Road | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| I 676 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Callowhill Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Scudder Falls Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NJ 29
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
River Road
3
Take the exit
442 ft
·
13 sec
4
Enter roundabout
182 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
5
Continue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
7
Continue on I 295
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Callowhill Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 2005
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North 6th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 6th Street
13
Take the ramp
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
14
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 676; US 30
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Broadway
17
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Lambertville, NJ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Lambertville, 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
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Camden on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
22 mi in
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 4m 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 Lambertville, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, River Road, I 676. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Lambertville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.15 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 43.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lambertville, 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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