The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, NJ 31, US 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 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
32.9 miles from Lebanon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
30.2 mi
40m
NJ 31
12.7 mi
15m
US 202
5.8 mi
8m
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi
8m
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
4m
I 676
1.6 mi
2m
US Highway 22
1.6 mi
2m
North Broadway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 30.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Take the ramp
323 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto US 22
1.6 mi·2 min·US Highway 22
4
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·10 sec
5
Continue on Beaver Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·Beaver Avenue
6
Turn left onto NJ 173
0.2 mi·34 sec·Old Highway 22
7
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Center Street
8
Take the ramp
257 ft·7 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 31
10 mi·12 min·NJ 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 202; NJ 31
456 ft·8 sec·US 202; NJ 31
11
Continue on US 202; NJ 31
5.7 mi·8 min·US 202; NJ 31
12
Take the exit onto NJ 31
2.5 mi·3 min·NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 579
1.1 mi·1 min·Harbourton Road
14
Continue on CR 579
2.4 mi·4 min·Harbourton-Rocktown Road
15
Continue on CR 579
0.9 mi·1 min·Trenton-Harbourton Road
16
Continue on CR 579
3.2 mi·6 min·Bear Tavern Road
17
Continue on CR 579; CR 637
0.2 mi·26 sec·Jacobs Creek Road
18
Continue on CR 579
1.0 mi·2 min·Bear Tavern Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
20
Merge onto I 295
30 mi·40 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 22Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Callowhill Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto SR 2005
0.2 mi·16 sec·North 6th Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft·23 sec·North 6th Street
26
Take the ramp
412 ft·10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
27
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi·2 min·I 676; US 30
28
Take the exit
280 ft·6 sec
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's FieldUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft·10 sec
Toward Broadway
30
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi·2 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
CR 551
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 32.9 miles from Lebanon, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 miles.
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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 51m 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 22m
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 Lebanon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lebanon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lebanon, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.7 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.7 mi into trip|~27m in|NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
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 NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
8
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.97
$23.93
premium
$4.93
$12.78
$25.56
diesel
$5.61
$14.55
$29.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.92
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lebanon, NJ
Afternoon
in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Afternoon
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
33 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
14 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 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
65.9 mi in 1h 39m, mostly highway — 30.2 mi of that is on I 295.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and NJ 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in near NJ 31.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 19.7 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lebanon, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 579 South: Trenton and Independence Hall.
Cr 579 South: Trenton
19.7 mi in|~27m|via NJ 31
Independence Hall
61.4 mi in|~1h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Camden, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, NJ before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
