Origin
Red Bank, NJ
Afternoon in Red Bank on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Bank, 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
13m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Red Bank, NJ to Camden, NJ is 7.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via South Broadway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a highly local feel throughout, as you'll be navigating city streets for most of the journey. Given its brief duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a simple connection between two points without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Red Bank Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hessian Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 130 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gateway Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Broadway
— 1.6 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Division Street
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn left onto CR 644
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 642
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hessian Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 631
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crown Point Road
6
Take the ramp onto CR 631
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 631
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295 South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
10
Merge onto US 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
11
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 551
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Broadway
14
Continue on CR 551
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Broadway
15
Continue on CR 551
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
16
Continue on CR 551
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Turnpike
17
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 South
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 551 / New Broadway
Enter roundabout onto CR 551 / New Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Broadway Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
2:33 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
10 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
13m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 25% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.6 miles on South Broadway. As you progress, the road will likely transition through various local streets and potentially some busier thoroughfares, demanding your attention due to frequent turns. The experience behind the wheel will be less about open-road cruising and more about navigating urban and suburban environments.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on South Broadway.
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 early in the drive near 5th 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 10 decision points packed into just 7.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130): 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.
On the drive from Red Bank, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gloucester along the way.
Gloucester
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 1.6 miles on South Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Broadway Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130): 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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