Origin
Menlo Park, NJ
Morning in Menlo Park on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menlo Park, 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 18m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menlo Park, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Wood Avenue, Middlesex-Essex Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 75.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Wood Avenue | — | — |
| Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menlo Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Philip Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Philip Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto Wood Avenue
495 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 73 North: Camden
16
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
19
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
21
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
22
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Menlo Park, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Menlo Park, 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
$12.52 one way
$25.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
38 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 18m 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 Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Wood Avenue, Middlesex-Essex Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Menlo Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 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.
The drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menlo Park, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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