Origin
Wayne, NJ
Evening in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wayne to Camden covers 102.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route connects two distinct areas within the Northeast region, transitioning from the northern reaches of New Jersey down to the Camden area. Expect a straightforward commute that relies heavily on major toll roads to keep your travel time efficient. It is a practical choice if you value speed and directness over scenic detours.
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
51.4 miles from Wayne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 102.8-mile journey is dominated by high-speed transit, with 90% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Western Spur, which serves as the backbone of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 60.9 miles on the Western Spur, providing a consistent, high-velocity experience behind the wheel. As you transition off the main turnpike, the character of the road shifts slightly as you navigate onto Kaighns Avenue to reach your final destination. Overall, the drive feels like a standard, functional interstate grind designed to move traffic across the state as quickly as possible.
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 Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 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 2.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 102.8 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
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 East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
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: Newark
8
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
93.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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 Along This Route
Between Wayne, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
American Dream
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
Stadium
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
Racetrack
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
Training Facility
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14.1 mi in
|
~17m
Njtp South: Newark
14.6 mi in
|
~18m
Njtp South: Camden
75.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
75.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 60.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US 202 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Ryerson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ryerson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
5
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; NJ 23
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
10
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the none lane.
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
21
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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
Use the none lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
27
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hour traffic is always a wise strategy. With no mandatory stops required for a 2-hour drive, you can easily complete the journey in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that the heavy reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike means you should have your toll payment method ready before you head out. Because the fuel cost is estimated at $17, filling up your tank before you leave Wayne is a simple way to avoid needing to stop for gas along the way. Use the directness of this route to your advantage and plan your arrival in Camden to maximize your time once you reach the city.
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 51.4 miles from Wayne, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m
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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wayne, 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 Western Spur for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Wayne, NJ · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Wayne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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
$17.01 one way
$34.02 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.89
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.7 mi)
$10.89
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:15 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
6 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 9m 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 Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 51.4 miles from Wayne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.01 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 21 significant decision points across 102.8 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wayne, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
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