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Trip from Weston, NJ to Camden, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

61 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Weston, NJ, NJ

Weston, NJ

MINEIA MARTINS

city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 61-mile drive from Weston to Camden, New Jersey, will take you approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-295 and NJ-38, with a portion on Millstone River Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this is an economical option for getting between these two New Jersey locations. The drive is largely highway-focused, so you can expect efficient travel. Since it's a relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time and can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 65% of this trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-295, including a continuous stretch of 26 miles, which means consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. As you transition to NJ-38 and then Millstone River Road, the character of the drive might subtly shift, but the overall profile remains efficient. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, rather than offering winding scenic byways. It’s designed for steady progress with predictable road conditions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 26 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and NJ 38. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near Mount Lucas Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61 miles you will encounter 19 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 14.6 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
14.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Mount Lucas Road

Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
24 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue
7
24.2 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
7
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 130 South, US 30 East

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Weston, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.

Trauma Center

48.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 26 mi 30m
NJ 38 9.5 mi 14m
Millstone River Road 5.8 mi 9m
Brunswick Pike 4.3 mi 6m
River Road 4.1 mi 6m
US 206 4 mi 6m
Kaighns Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Washington Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 26 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Kennedy Boulevard

71 ft · 2 sec · Kennedy Boulevard
2

Turn sharp right onto CR 533

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on CR 533

1.4 mi · 2 min · Millstone River Road
4

Continue on CR 533

4.3 mi · 7 min · Millstone River Road
5

Continue on CR 533

4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road
6

Continue on CR 533

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Orchard Road
7

Turn left onto US 206; CR 533

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 206; CR 533
8

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

141 ft · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

493 ft · 18 sec · Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on Witherspoon Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Witherspoon Street
11

Turn left onto Wiggins Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
13

Continue on CR 526; CR 571

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 1

62 ft · 3 sec · Brunswick Pike
15

Continue on US 1

4.3 mi · 5 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
18

Merge onto I 295

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 295
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 295

24 mi · 27 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 40 Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto NJ 38

9.5 mi · 14 min · NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
26

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
27

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
28

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.5 mi from Weston, NJ · 48m into the drive

town in Nottinghamshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, NJ

31 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

Princeton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Weston, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.11 one way

$20.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.08 $22.15
premium $4.93 $11.83 $23.66
diesel $5.61 $13.47 $26.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Weston, NJ

Night in Weston on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Night in Camden on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Mansfield, NJ

31 mi in

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

15 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 29m 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 Weston, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, NJ 38, Millstone River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Weston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.11 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 61 miles you will encounter 19 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 14.6 miles (Mount Lucas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Weston, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.

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