Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
94.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Mendham, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 94.8 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hilltop Road, Bernardsville Road, Mendham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.25 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Mendham, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 94.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bernardsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mendham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Airy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 202 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 206 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on Mendham Road
Turn left onto Hilltop Road
Turn slight left onto Bernardsville Road
Continue on Mendham Road
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
Continue on Mount Airy Road
Continue on Mount Airy Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
Exit the rotary
Continue straight
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
Continue on Witherspoon Street
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
Continue on Washington Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 94.8 miles and 1h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Mendham, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Mendham, 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.25 one way
$30.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
| premium | $4.95 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Mendham on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
47 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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