The drive from Camden, NJ to Alpha, NJ covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Easton Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 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.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Easton Road
20.2 mi
31m
Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi
13m
Lower State Road
6.8 mi
13m
Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
4.4 mi
7m
Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi
6m
CR 519
3.1 mi
5m
Doylestown Bypass
3 mi
4m
North 5th Street
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— 20.2 mi, about 31m
Traffic on I-676
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,875 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,462
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Alpha, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi·20 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Atlantic Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 676 North: Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia
4
Merge onto I 676
1.5 mi·2 min·North-South Freeway
5
Continue on I 676; US 30
1.6 mi·3 min·Benjamin Franklin Bridge
6
Take the exit
370 ft·11 sec
Toward 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on North 5th Street
2.5 mi·5 min·North 5th Street
8
Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Lehigh Avenue
9
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Germantown Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Belfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Ogontz Avenue
13
Continue on PA 309
0.4 mi·50 sec·Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on PA 309
9.6 mi·13 min·Fort Washington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi·27 sec·Bethlehem Pike
16
Take the exit
462 ft·12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
242 ft·8 sec·this road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Lower State Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
0.5 mi·1 min·Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi·7 min·Lower State Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Lower State Road
22
Turn right onto US 202
0.9 mi·1 min·US 202 Parkway
23
Continue on US 202
390 ft·8 sec·Doylestown Bypass
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward PA 611 North: EastonUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto PA 611
2.9 mi·3 min·Doylestown Bypass
26
Continue on PA 611
20 mi·31 min·Easton Road
27
Turn right onto Delaware Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Delaware Road
28
Continue on Riegelsville Bridge
0.1 mi·39 sec·Riegelsville Bridge
29
Turn right onto CR 627 Spur
321 ft·6 sec·River Road
30
Continue on CR 627S
4.4 mi·7 min·Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
31
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 519
1.6 mi·2 min·CR 519
32
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 519
1.4 mi·2 min·CR 519
33
Turn right
62 ft·8 sec
34
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
35
Arrive at 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 31.5 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 14 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 57m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpha, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 63 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Easton Road for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 5th Street
6
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|Germantown Avenue
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.3 mi into trip|~46m in|PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
31.8 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Easton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$11.59
$23.17
premium
$5.01
$12.43
$24.86
diesel
$5.60
$13.89
$27.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.02
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.51
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Night
in Camden on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 0 to 5 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Alpha, NJ
Night
in Alpha on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph30% chanceLive 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
63 mi in 1h 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Easton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 21 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Germantown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Camden is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Camden is a former industrial boom-town that has fallen onto hard times.
Decades of disinvestment and government mismanagement have contributed to Camden's sky-high crime rate, and many of the city's neighborhoods are hotbeds of gang- and drug-related violence. However, the government has begun developing the Delaware River waterfront, which is now a popular and well-traveled tourist destination offering grand views of the Philadelphia skyline and a multitude of activities for adults and children. Headlines about violence and crime in Camden may dissuade many tourists to the Philadelphia area from visiting, but a one-day trip to the waterfront may be well worth the trip.
Top landmarks
•USS New Jersey — 1942 Iowa-class battleship
•Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — Catholic cathedral in Camden, New Jersey, United States
•United States Post Office and Courthouse — historic building in Camden, New Jersey, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Easton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alpha, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Germantown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpha, NJ before heading back.
