Origin
Mendham, NJ
Evening in Mendham on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendham, NJ to Camden, NJ
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendham, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Spanning 80.4 miles, this direct route from Mendham to Camden typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both ends of the journey are located within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic transition as you move toward the coast. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, this efficient path keeps your travel time predictable and your planning simple.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Mendham, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by steady efficiency, as 76% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will rely on a combination of I-295, US-206, and NJ-38 to navigate toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-295, where you will spend 26 miles maintaining a consistent pace. While the highway-heavy profile ensures you move quickly, the transition between these major arteries keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the road character shifts predictably as you move from the inland areas of Mendham toward the urban environment of Camden.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 80.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princet...
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Towns Along This Route
Between Mendham, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington, Princeton and Trauma Center.
Flemington
15.7 mi in
|
~24m
Princeton
17.3 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 206
Trauma Center
68.4 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 206 | 16.7 mi | 26m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| I 287 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Mount Airy Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mendham Road
2
Turn left onto CR 525
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilltop Road
3
Turn slight left onto CR 525
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernardsville Road
4
Continue on CR 525
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendham Road
5
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Hill Road
6
Continue on CR 525
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Airy Road
7
Continue on CR 525
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mount Airy Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
9
Merge onto I 287
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 287
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206
15
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
20
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vandeventer Avenue
22
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
24
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
27
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 295
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
33
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 38
Use the none lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
35
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the none lane.
36
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
37
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility, though departing outside of peak rush hours will help you maintain that estimated 1 hour and 57 minute duration. You don't need to stress about formal rest stops given the trip length, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Mendham ensures you won't have to hunt for a station mid-transit. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider that the lack of mandatory stops allows you to drive straight through without interruption. As you navigate the 80.4-mile path, pay close attention to the transition between US-206 and the I-295 corridor, as this junction is central to keeping your travel time on track.
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 40.2 miles from Mendham, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 38m
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 Mendham, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Mendham, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mendham, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Mendham, NJ · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Mendham, 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
$13.30 one way
$26.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 57m 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 Mendham, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 206, NJ 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Mendham, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.30 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 is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 80.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mendham, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Flemington, Princeton and Trauma Center.
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