Origin
Pitman, NJ
Afternoon in Pitman on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pitman, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pitman, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Pitman to Camden is 14.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Expect a very local driving experience that involves frequent turns. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require much in the way of extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through various local roads, necessitating your attention to frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these more direct highway segments and the more intricate network of local streets, requiring a steady pace and awareness of your surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 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 early in the drive near East Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Avenue
Turn right onto East Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
9
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 676 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676 / North-South Freeway toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadw...
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pitman, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Port Terminals, Broadway and Gloucester.
Port Terminals
13.4 mi in
|
~20m
Broadway
13.4 mi in
|
~20m
Gloucester
13.4 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodbury-Glassboro Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Holly Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Woodbury Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pitman, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Avenue
137 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 624
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Holly Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 553
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Woodbury Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 553
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury-Glassboro Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NJ 55
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NJ 42
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
22m 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 Pitman, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 14.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North-South Freeway, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Pitman, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pitman, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Port Terminals, Broadway and Gloucester.
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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