Origin
Ridgewood, NJ
Afternoon in Ridgewood on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
103.7 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.19 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
51.9 miles from Ridgewood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 103.7 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 103.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
94.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
101.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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.
Between Ridgewood, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
American Dream
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Stadium
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Racetrack
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Training Facility
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi in
|
~23m
Njtp South: Newark
15.5 mi in
|
~24m
Njtp South: Camden
76.8 mi in
|
~1h 38m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
76.8 mi in
|
~1h 38m
|
via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 60.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| NJ 17 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| East Ridgewood Avenue | 2 mi | 6m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| NJ 3 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
2.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto NJ 17
12 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
5
Merge onto NJ 3
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 3
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
18
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
20
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
22
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 51.9 miles from Ridgewood, NJ, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m
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 Ridgewood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ridgewood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Ridgewood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Ridgewood, NJ · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Ridgewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Camden, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.19 one way
$34.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.89
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.7 mi)
$10.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph
11% chance
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
27 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
2h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Ridgewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.19 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 103.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ridgewood, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
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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