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Trip from Roseland, NJ to Camden, NJ

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Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

93.3 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

Downtown Roseland, NJ, NJ

Roseland, NJ

Peter Vang

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

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 93.3-mile drive from Roseland, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is a straightforward, single-day journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive on major expressways. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, making it ideal for those who prefer efficient travel over leisurely sightseeing. No specific stops are noted, indicating a direct transit from your starting point to your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

46.6 miles from Roseland, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 93.3-mile trip, with 86% of the route on major expressways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be prepared for the dynamic nature of these major arteries as you progress south. This route is designed for direct travel, minimizing complex navigation and emphasizing steady progress towards Camden.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 93.3 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

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 11A Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
25.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | Exit 129

Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
26 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
26.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
83.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roseland, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.

Orange

7.3 mi in | ~10m

Gsp Toll South

9.9 mi in | ~15m

Njtp

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

26 mi in | ~37m

Njtp South: Trenton

26.6 mi in | ~39m

Njtp South: Camden

66.3 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NJTP

Wilmington

66.3 mi in | ~1h 25m | via NJTP

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 55.9 mi 1h 4m
Garden State Parkway 13.3 mi 18m
Kaighns Avenue 7.5 mi 12m
Essex Freeway 6 mi 7m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 2.3 mi 3m
Livingston Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Freeway Drive East 0.8 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roseland, NJ and Camden, NJ.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 611

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 527

0.9 mi · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5

Merge onto I 280

6.0 mi · 7 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 11A Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

0.8 mi · 1 min · Freeway Drive East
8

Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway
9

Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
10

Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Maybaum Avenue
11

Continue on Oraton Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
16

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
26

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
28

Merge onto NJ 38

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
30

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
31

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
32

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Trip Plan

For this efficient 2-hour, 93.3-mile drive, flexibility is your greatest advantage. Consider departing early in the morning to bypass peak traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With a fuel cost of around $15, plan your fill-up accordingly, but you likely won't need multiple stops. Since this is a direct, highway-focused route with no recommended stops, the longest stretch of 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike is a good point to gauge your need for a brief rest break if desired.

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 46.6 miles from Roseland, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 37m

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 Roseland, 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.

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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 Roseland, NJ

This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.6 mi from Roseland, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Roseland, 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.

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

$15.47 one way

$30.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.94 $33.88
premium $4.93 $18.09 $36.19
diesel $5.61 $20.60 $41.20

Estimated Tolls: $8.77

New Jersey Turnpike (55.9 mi) $7.83
Garden State Parkway (15.6 mi) $0.94

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

$15

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73
EV Truck/SUV 37.3 0 $13.06 $5.97

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Roseland, NJ

Afternoon in Roseland on Wednesday

Local time

1:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Afternoon in Camden on Wednesday

Local time

1:15 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

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

2h 2m 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 Roseland, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 93.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Kaighns Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.6 miles from Roseland, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.47 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 23 significant decision points across 93.3 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roseland, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.

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