Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Afternoon in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, 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 44m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Freehold Bypass, NJ 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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
37.6 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Freehold Bypass | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| NJ 18 | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Joline Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Colts Neck Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Turn straight onto NJ 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard North
3
Turn right onto NJ 36
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Joline Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
6
Merge onto NJ 18
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 18
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto CR 537
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Colts Neck Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
10
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
22
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
24
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
26
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 37.6 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 55m 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 25m
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 Monmouth Beach, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monmouth Beach, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 37.6 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.47 one way
$24.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.65 | $27.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(32.4 mi)
$4.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 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 | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
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
Afternoon in Camden on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
38 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
9 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 44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
75.2 mi in 1h 44m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New Jersey Turnpike.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward New Burnswick, Cr 537 West: Freehold, Trenton, Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton and Njtp South: Camden - among others.
New Burnswick
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Cr 537 West: Freehold
15.6 mi in
|
~22m
Trenton
20.1 mi in
|
~29m
Njtp
31.1 mi in
|
~44m
Njtp South: Trenton
31.9 mi in
|
~46m
Njtp South: Camden
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via NJTP
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.54 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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