The drive from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 206, NJ 38 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 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
31.4 miles from Raritan, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 62.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 26 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in near Mount Lucas Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.4 mi into trip|~26m in|Mount Lucas Road
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
25.9 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
26.1 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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.
On the drive from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Trauma Center
50.8 mi in|~1h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
26 mi
30m
US 206
15.9 mi
24m
NJ 38
9.5 mi
14m
Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi
6m
Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Washington Road
1.6 mi
3m
Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
1m
E. Somerset Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raritan, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Thompson Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·Thompson Street
2
Turn left onto CR 626
0.4 mi·1 min·E. Somerset Street
3
Turn right onto US 206
8.7 mi·13 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi·11 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·6 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·18 sec·Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Witherspoon Street
8
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·Vandeventer Avenue
10
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft·3 sec·Brunswick Pike
12
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
15
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi·2 min·I 295
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 65B-AToward Sloan AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 295
24 mi·27 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 40Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma CenterUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi·14 min·NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
23
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
CR 551
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 31.4 miles from Raritan, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 49m 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 15m
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 Raritan, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Raritan, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Raritan, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Raritan, NJ
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.42
$22.84
premium
$4.93
$12.20
$24.40
diesel
$5.61
$13.89
$27.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.60
$3.02
Efficient EV
15.7
0
$5.50
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 16, 2026
Origin
Raritan, NJ
Late night
in Raritan on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
31 mi in
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
15 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 31m 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 Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 206, NJ 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Raritan, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
