The drive from Washington, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, NJ 31, US 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 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
36.5 miles from Washington, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 73 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and NJ 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and NJ 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.8 miles in near NJ 31.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 15 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 26.8 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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26.8 mi into trip|~37m in|NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
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 NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
8
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bri...
7
69.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Frankli...
7
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
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 Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergenc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Washington, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 579 South: Trenton and Independence Hall.
Cr 579 South: Trenton
26.8 mi in|~37m|via NJ 31
Independence Hall
68.6 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
30.2 mi
40m
NJ 31
23.3 mi
31m
US 202
5.8 mi
8m
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi
8m
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
4m
I 676
1.6 mi
2m
North Broadway
1.5 mi
2m
Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 30.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 57
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto NJ 31
21 mi·28 min·NJ 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 202; NJ 31
456 ft·8 sec·US 202; NJ 31
4
Continue on US 202; NJ 31
5.7 mi·8 min·US 202; NJ 31
5
Take the exit onto NJ 31
2.5 mi·3 min·NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 579
1.1 mi·1 min·Harbourton Road
7
Continue on CR 579
2.4 mi·4 min·Harbourton-Rocktown Road
8
Continue on CR 579
0.9 mi·1 min·Trenton-Harbourton Road
9
Continue on CR 579
3.2 mi·6 min·Bear Tavern Road
10
Continue on CR 579; CR 637
0.2 mi·26 sec·Jacobs Creek Road
11
Continue on CR 579
1.0 mi·2 min·Bear Tavern Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 295
30 mi·40 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 22Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Callowhill Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Callowhill Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 2005
0.2 mi·16 sec·North 6th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft·23 sec·North 6th Street
19
Take the ramp
412 ft·10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
20
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi·2 min·I 676; US 30
21
Take the exit
280 ft·6 sec
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's FieldUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft·10 sec
Toward Broadway
23
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi·2 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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 36.5 miles from Washington, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Washington, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Washington, NJ
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Washington, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Washington, NJ
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Washington, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 12.6
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.25
$26.51
premium
$4.93
$14.16
$28.31
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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 14, 2026
Origin
Washington, NJ
Afternoon
in Washington on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Afternoon
in Camden on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
37 mi in
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
8 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 48m 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 Washington, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, NJ 31, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Washington, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.10 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 73 miles you will encounter 15 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 26.8 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Washington, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 579 South: Trenton and Independence Hall.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
