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Trip from Tenafly, NJ to Camden, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

100.8 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, suburb of NYC

Tenafly, NJ

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

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.71 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

50.4 miles from Tenafly, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 100.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.6 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 25 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 64.6 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 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 100.8 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

6
6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South, NJTP South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
7
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W

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: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
7
91.1 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
98.4 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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 Tenafly, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.

Njtp South

6.2 mi in | ~11m

Exit 16W

8.7 mi in | ~14m | via I 95; NJTP

Njtp South: Camden

73.8 mi in | ~1h 33m | via NJTP

Wilmington

73.8 mi in | ~1h 33m | via NJTP

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 64.6 mi 1h 18m
New Jersey Turnpike 18.7 mi 21m
Kaighns Avenue 7.5 mi 12m
Teaneck Road 2.9 mi 5m
South Washington Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Riveredge Road 1 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 64.6 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 501

66 ft · 2 sec · County Road
2

Turn right onto Jay Street

471 ft · 22 sec · Jay Street
3

Continue on Riveredge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on CR 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
5

Turn left onto CR 39

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on CR 39

2.9 mi · 5 min · Teaneck Road
7

Turn left onto CR 56

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

1.8 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14

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.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
21

Merge onto NJ 38

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
23

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
24

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
25

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 50.4 miles from Tenafly, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m

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 Tenafly, 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 Tenafly, NJ

This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Tenafly, 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 64.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.4 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Tenafly, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 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

$16.71 one way

$33.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.30 $36.61
premium $4.93 $19.55 $39.10
diesel $5.61 $22.26 $44.51

Estimated Tolls: $11.67

New Jersey Turnpike (83.2 mi) $11.67

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

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03
EV Truck/SUV 40.3 0 $14.11 $6.45

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Tenafly, NJ

Late night in Tenafly on Thursday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Late night in Camden on Thursday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Isolated Rain Showers

SW 5 mph 22% 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

14 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 10m 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 Tenafly, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, 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 50.4 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.71 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 18 significant decision points across 100.8 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tenafly, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.

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