Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from West Belmar, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Route 138 West, Central Jersey Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 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
37.1 miles from West Belmar, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 74.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 138 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Jersey Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trucks-Buses-Cars | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Belmar, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on 18th Avenue
Turn sharp right onto River Road
Take the exit slight right toward ramp to Route 138 West, to I-195 West
Continue straight
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 74.2 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 39m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Belmar, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 West Belmar, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from West Belmar, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 74.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from West Belmar, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.94 one way
$23.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
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: 26 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in West Belmar on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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