Trip from Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

108.4 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Downtown Camden, NJ, NJ

Photo: Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Newark-Pompton Turnpike, I 80 East, US 46 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.44 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

54.2 miles from Wayne, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 108.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newark-Pompton Turnpike is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Newark-Pompton Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
US 46 East Unavailable Refreshing
East Rutherford Unavailable Refreshing
Sheraton Plaza Drive Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Newark-Pompton Turnpike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3

Keep slight right to continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 17 sec
5

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 1 min
6

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
7

Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 46 East: Clifton
8

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
9

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min
10

Turn slight left

7.2 mi · 8 min
11

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
12

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
13

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
14

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
15

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

55 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
18

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
19

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 73 North: Camden
20

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
21

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 53 sec
22

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
23

Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
24

Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

190 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
25

Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
26

Turn left onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
27

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 54.2 miles from Wayne, NJ, or about 53m 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 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 53m 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 27m

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 108.4 miles and 1h 46m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Wayne, NJ · 53m into the drive

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

54 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 54.2 miles from Wayne, 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

$17.44 one way

$34.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $19.63 $39.25
premium $4.95 $21.14 $42.28
diesel $5.98 $25.52 $51.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.18 $6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Wayne, NJ

Morning in Wayne on Saturday

Local time

9:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

9:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Staten Island, NY

54 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

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

1h 46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newark-Pompton Turnpike, I 80 East, US 46 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 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 $17.44 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.

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