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Trip from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

65.7 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

Raritan, NJ

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city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on E, Cherry Hill Road, Mount Lucas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 65.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E 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 Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
E
Cherry Hill Road
Mount Lucas Road
Witherspoon Street
Wiggins Street
Vandeventer Avenue
Washington Road
Brunswick Pike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: E — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 E. Somerset Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · E. Somerset Street
3

Turn right

8.7 mi · 13 min
4

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 11 min
5

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

141 ft · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
6

Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

492 ft · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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
9

Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
10

Continue on Washington Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

62 ft · 4 sec · Washington Road
12

Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

4.3 mi · 5 min · Brunswick Pike
13

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 15 sec
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 295 South: Camden
15

Merge slight left

1.9 mi · 2 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Sloan Avenue
17

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 16 sec
18

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 22 sec
19

Merge slight left

24 mi · 27 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

0.3 mi · 36 sec · NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
21

Merge slight left

9.5 mi · 14 min
22

Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

190 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
23

Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
24

Turn left onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
25

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.8 mi from Raritan, NJ · 44m into the drive

town in Nottinghamshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, NJ

33 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

Princeton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Raritan, 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

$10.89 one way

$21.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.93 $23.86
premium $4.93 $12.74 $25.48
diesel $5.61 $14.51 $29.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Afternoon in Raritan on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Afternoon in Camden on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Mansfield, NJ

33 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

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 28m 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 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E, Cherry Hill Road, Mount Lucas Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 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 $10.89 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 Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Raritan, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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