Origin
Milford, NJ
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.94 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
26.9 miles from Milford, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 53.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Washington Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near NJ 12 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 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 3.5 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 12 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South: Norristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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...
6
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Broadway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Lower State Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Easton Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Dark Hollow Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North 6th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Bridge Street
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto CR 519
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frenchtown Road
3
Continue on CR 619
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford - Frenchtown Road
4
Continue on CR 619
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 12
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 32
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
8
Turn right onto East Dark Hollow Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
9
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
10
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Easton Road
11
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
12
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Easton Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
14
Continue on PA 611
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 Parkway
17
Turn left onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lower State Road
19
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
20
Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 63
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Welsh Road
22
Turn sharp left onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on PA 309
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
24
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
25
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
26
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
29
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
31
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Germantown Avenue
32
Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
33
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 6th Street
34
Take the ramp
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
35
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 676; US 30
36
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.
37
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Broadway
38
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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 26.9 miles from Milford, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9 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 12 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Milford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milford, NJ
This is one driving day of about 53.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Milford, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Fort Washington Expressway for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Milford, NJ · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Milford, 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
$8.94 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Warrington, PA
27 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 34m 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 Milford, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.94 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 53.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Milford, 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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