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Trip from Sayreville Junction, 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

1h 28m

Distance

65 mi

105 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Sayreville Junction, NJ, NJ

Sayreville Junction, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

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

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 65 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 New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.78 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 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 65 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 48.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near NJ 18 / State Route 18.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | NJ 18 / State Route 18

Turn right onto NJ 18 / State Route 18

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
6.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

6 mi in | ~13m

Njtp South: Trenton

6.3 mi in | ~14m

Njtp South: Camden

38.1 mi in | ~51m | via NJTP

Wilmington

38.1 mi in | ~51m | via NJTP

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 48.2 mi 55m
Kaighns Avenue 7.5 mi 12m
Washington Road 2.4 mi 5m
State Route 18 1.4 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
NJ-73 0.6 mi <1m
East Prospect Street 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 48.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

172 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right

141 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto Solook Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Solook Drive
4

At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive
5

Turn right onto CR 535

2.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on CR 535

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto Reid Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Reid Street
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on East Prospect Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Prospect Street
9

Turn right onto CR 527

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Old Bridge Turnpike
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Tices Lane

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Tices Lane
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto NJ 18

1.4 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
Use the right lane.
12

Take the exit

487 ft · 20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

31 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
21

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
23

Merge onto NJ 38

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
25

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
26

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
27

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.5 mi from Sayreville Junction, NJ · 45m into the drive

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States; county seat of Burlington County, New Jersey

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Holly, 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

Manalapan, 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 32.5 miles from Sayreville Junction, 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

$10.78 one way

$21.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.80 $23.60
premium $4.93 $12.61 $25.21
diesel $5.61 $14.35 $28.70

Estimated Tolls: $6.75

New Jersey Turnpike (48.2 mi) $6.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16

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

Sayreville Junction, NJ

Morning in Sayreville Junction on Saturday

Local time

8:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

8:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Mount Holly, 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

13 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 65 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 New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, Washington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Sayreville Junction, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Sayreville Junction, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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