Trip from Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

Downtown Camden, NJ, NJ

Camden, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Union Avenue, I 287 South, NJ 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 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

59.7 miles from Wanaque, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union 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 Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Union Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 287 South Unavailable Refreshing
NJ 23 Unavailable Refreshing
NJ 23 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
US 46 East Unavailable Refreshing
East Rutherford Unavailable Refreshing
Sheraton Plaza Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Union Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ringwood Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringwood Avenue
2

Turn right onto Union Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Union Avenue
3

Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 287 South: Morristown
4

Merge slight right

1.5 mi · 1 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
6

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne

0.4 mi · 50 sec · NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
7

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight left

6.2 mi · 7 min
9

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

299 ft · 7 sec · I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 46 East: Clifton
11

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
12

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min
13

Turn slight left

7.2 mi · 8 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
15

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
16

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
18

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
19

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

55 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
21

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
22

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 73 North: Camden
23

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
24

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 53 sec
25

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
26

Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
27

Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

190 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
28

Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
29

Turn left onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
30

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 59.7 miles from Wanaque, NJ, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 58m 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 35m

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 Wanaque, 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 Wanaque, NJ

This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wanaque, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Wanaque, NJ · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

60 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 59.7 miles from Wanaque, 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

$19.76 one way

$39.51 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.62 $43.24
premium $4.92 $23.14 $46.27
diesel $5.64 $26.53 $53.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.45 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 3 days ago

Origin

Wanaque, NJ

Afternoon in Wanaque on Monday

Local time

12:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Afternoon in Camden on Monday

Local time

12:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

7 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 56m 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 Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Avenue, I 287 South, NJ 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Wanaque, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.76 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 Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wanaque, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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