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Trip from Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

54m

Distance

53.6 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Northfield, NJ, NJ

Northfield, NJ

Thomas Parker

city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tilton Road, Black Horse Pike, Uibel Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

26.8 miles from Northfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 53.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tilton Road 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tilton Road
Black Horse Pike
Uibel Avenue
Tilton Road Circle
Delilah Road
ACE Toll West
Atlantic City Expressway
North-South Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Tilton Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NJ and Camden, NJ.

1

Start on Zion Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Zion Road
2

Turn right onto Tilton Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
3

Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
4

Turn right onto Uibel Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Uibel Avenue
5

Turn left onto Tilton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Tilton Road
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tilton Road Circle

85 ft · 8 sec · Tilton Road Circle
7

Exit the rotary onto Delilah Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Delilah Road
8

Take the ramp slight right toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 55 sec · ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
9

Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

35 mi · 41 min · Atlantic City Expressway
10

Merge slight right onto North-South Freeway

9.1 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
12

Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
13

Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard

220 ft · 7 sec · Holtec Boulevard
14

Turn left onto Morgan Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Morgan Street
15

Turn right onto Broadway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
16

Arrive at your destination

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 26.8 miles from Northfield, NJ, or about 27m into the drive.

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 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.8 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Northfield, NJ.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Northfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 53.6 miles and 54m.

At 53.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.8 mi from Northfield, NJ · 27m into the drive

township in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winslow, NJ

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

Pleasantville, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winslow, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Northfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Camden, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Camden, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.89 one way

$17.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.73 $19.46
premium $4.93 $10.40 $20.79
diesel $5.61 $11.83 $23.67

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: 18.8 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 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Northfield, NJ

Night in Northfield on Wednesday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Night in Camden on Wednesday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Winslow, NJ

27 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

12 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

54m 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 Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tilton Road, Black Horse Pike, Uibel Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Northfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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 Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northfield, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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