Origin
Oceanport, NJ
Late night in Oceanport on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oceanport, NJ to Camden, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oceanport, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 72.8-mile drive from Oceanport, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and should cost around $12 in fuel. You'll primarily navigate using the New Jersey Turnpike, the Freehold Bypass, and NJ 18. This route offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for those looking for an efficient trip within the Northeast region. Plan for a smooth, direct passage between these two New Jersey locations.
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
36.4 miles from Oceanport, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mostly highway experience, with 58% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.4 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This route presents a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll transition between high-speed sections and potentially some more local road driving. The character of the drive is efficient and functional, designed for getting you from point A to point B with relative ease.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 13.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 72.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oceanport, 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
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Cr 537 West: Freehold
13.2 mi in
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~18m
Trenton
17.7 mi in
|
~25m
Njtp
28.7 mi in
|
~41m
Njtp South: Trenton
29.5 mi in
|
~43m
Njtp South: Camden
46 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
46 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via NJTP
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 |
| Colts Neck Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Wyckoff Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Port au Peck Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceanport, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 29A
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Port au Peck Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Port au Peck Avenue
3
Continue on CR 547
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Eatontown Boulevard
4
Continue on NJ 71; CR 547
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn left onto CR 547
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wyckoff Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 36
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 36
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
9
Merge onto NJ 18
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 18
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto CR 537
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Colts Neck Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
13
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
25
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
27
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
28
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 40-minute duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for a mid-morning departure can help you avoid peak commuter traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry excessively about refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. No specific stops are recommended, so you can make this a quick, direct trip. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Camden area.
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 36.4 miles from Oceanport, NJ, or about 52m 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 72.8 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 52m 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 22m
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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Open the route before leaving Oceanport, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Oceanport, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oceanport, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Oceanport, NJ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Oceanport, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
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: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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
Late night in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 40m 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 Oceanport, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Freehold Bypass, NJ 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Oceanport, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 72.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oceanport, 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.
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