Origin
Park Ridge, NJ
Afternoon in Park Ridge on Thursday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 116 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.23 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
58 miles from Park Ridge, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 116 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodcliff Avenue 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcliff Avenue | — | — |
| Werimus Road | — | — |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 3 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Woodcliff Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Pascack Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
2
Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Werimus Road
5
Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
6
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
GSP Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
11
Merge slight left
9.3 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
13
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
14
Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
15
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
19
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
22
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 73 North: Camden
23
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
25
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
26
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
27
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
28
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
29
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
30
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 58 miles from Park Ridge, NJ, or about 57m 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 26 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Park Ridge, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Park Ridge, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Park Ridge, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Park Ridge, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Park Ridge, 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
$19.23 one way
$38.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.06 | $42.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$19
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:45 PM
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
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
1h 55m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 116 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Park Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.23 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Ridge, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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