Origin
Prospect Park, NJ
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Park, 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
53m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 37.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Exit 1A, NJ 38, John Fitch Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Exit 1A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exit 1A | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| John Fitch Way | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennington Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exit 1A
— 19.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Weber Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Weber Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 627
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pennington Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 653
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
306 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 29 South
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 29
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Fitch Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto Exits 1A-B
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Exits 1A-B
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 295: Camden, Princeton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 1A
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Exit 1A
Exit 1A
Toward I 295 South: Camden
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
12
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Prospect Park, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Turn right onto CR 653 / Calhoun Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Exits 1A-B
Take the exit onto Exits 1A-B toward I 295: Camden, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 295: Camden, Princeton
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Exit 1A
Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 1A toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 295 South: Camden
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
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 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Burlington, NJ
19 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
14 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
53m 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?
37.5 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Exit 1A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 1 miles in near CR 653 / Calhoun Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Exits 1A-B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (Exit 1A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Prospect Park, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Trauma Center.
Princeton
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Exits 1A-B
Trauma Center
25.4 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Exit 1A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (CR 653 / Calhoun Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Exits 1A-B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (Exit 1A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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