Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Morning in Ridgefield Park on Thursday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Euclid Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.45 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
49.6 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 99.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Euclid Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid Avenue | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street Bypass | — | — |
| Winant Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Euclid Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Park Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
512 ft
·
31 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
6
Continue on Main Street
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp right
135 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto Winant Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Winant Avenue
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
18
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 73 North: Camden
19
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
21
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
22
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
23
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
24
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
25
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
26
Arrive at your destination
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 49.6 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 52m 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 25m
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 Ridgefield Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ridgefield Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Ridgefield Park, NJ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Ridgefield Park, 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
$16.45 one way
$32.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Morning in Camden on Thursday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 44m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Euclid Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.45 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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