Camden, NJ Road Trips

With 60 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Camden, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Camden, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

111 mi

Mahwah, NJ

Quickest Drive

49m

Trenton, NJ

Plan Around Camden, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Camden, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Mahwah, NJ to Camden, NJ 111 mi · 2h 21m Haskell, NJ to Camden, NJ 110.7 mi · 2h 19m Saddle River, NJ to Camden, NJ 106.6 mi · 2h 16m River Vale, NJ to Camden, NJ 105.5 mi · 2h 18m

Continue From Camden, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Camden, NJ to Wayne, NJ 100 mi · 2h 11m Camden, NJ to Short Hills, NJ 88.8 mi · 1h 57m Camden, NJ to East Orange, NJ 85.8 mi · 1h 53m Camden, NJ to Newark, NJ 83 mi · 1h 48m

Trips from Camden, NJ

Camden, NJ to Wayne, NJ

100 mi 2h 11m

Camden, NJ to Short Hills, NJ

88.8 mi 1h 57m

Camden, NJ to East Orange, NJ

85.8 mi 1h 53m

Camden, NJ to Newark, NJ

83 mi 1h 48m

Camden, NJ to Mendham, NJ

82.8 mi 1h 57m

Camden, NJ to North Cape May, NJ

81.2 mi 1h 49m

Camden, NJ to West Cape May, NJ

80.9 mi 1h 48m

Camden, NJ to Union, NJ

80.2 mi 1h 45m

Camden, NJ to Cape May, NJ

79.5 mi 1h 47m

Camden, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ

77.9 mi 1h 45m

Camden, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ

77.9 mi 1h 48m

Camden, NJ to Sea Bright, NJ

77.2 mi 1h 47m

Camden, NJ to Union County, NJ

76.9 mi 1h 41m

Camden, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

76.9 mi 1h 44m

Camden, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

75.9 mi 1h 42m

Camden, NJ to Fair Haven, NJ

75.8 mi 1h 45m

Camden, NJ to Red Bank, NJ

73.6 mi 1h 41m

Camden, NJ to Martinsville, NJ

73.4 mi 1h 39m

Driving from Camden, NJ

The typical drive from Camden, NJ covers about 66 miles and takes around 1h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 100 miles (2h 11m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Camden, NJ most often head toward Wayne, NJ (100 mi, 2h 11m), Short Hills, NJ (88.8 mi, 1h 57m), East Orange, NJ (85.8 mi, 1h 53m), Newark, NJ (83 mi, 1h 48m), and Mendham, NJ (82.8 mi, 1h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 66-mile trip from Camden, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Camden, NJ and 60 routes heading into Camden, NJ, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 100 miles.

The longest mapped route from Camden, NJ covers 100 miles and takes approximately 2h 11m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.

The average route from Camden, NJ runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 66-mile trip from Camden, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Camden, NJ include Wayne, NJ, Short Hills, NJ, East Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.