Camden, NJ to Brielle, NJ is 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 30m via Central Jersey Expressway and I 295, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and short duration, this is a straightforward, same-day drive. You'll find the route efficient for covering ground quickly between these two points in the Garden State. Plan for a smooth transit that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Jersey Expressway
33.5 mi
38m
I 295
25 mi
28m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
NJ 34
4 mi
4m
Kaighns Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
NJ 35
0.7 mi
<1m
Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 33.5 mi, about 38m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,686 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,600
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 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 Brielle, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi·20 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft·0 sec
4
Turn slight right
477 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
295 ft·5 sec·South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 607
0.7 mi·1 min·Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi·1 min·Baird Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 30 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi·48 sec·Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 38
0.3 mi·24 sec·Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70
5.2 mi·6 min·Marlton Pike
Toward Cherry Hill Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 295
25 mi·28 min·I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi·54 sec·Exit 60
Exit 60Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, BelmarUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
17
Merge onto I 195
33 mi·38 min·Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·45 sec
Exit 35AToward NJ 34 South: BrielleUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 34
1.3 mi·1 min·NJ 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
228 ft·2 sec·NJ 34
21
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi·3 min·NJ 34
22
Continue on NJ 35
0.7 mi·50 sec·NJ 35
23
Take the exit
408 ft·11 sec
24
Continue on Higgins Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Higgins Avenue
25
Turn left onto NJ 71
193 ft·3 sec·Union Avenue
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1h 30m drive, leaving anytime during daylight hours works well, especially since it's a single-day trip. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic around Camden. Since it's a relatively short drive with a low fuel cost of around $12, you won't need many stops, but there are plenty of opportunities for fuel and rest along I 295. Keep an eye out for the transition from the longer highway stretches to local roads as you get closer to Brielle, as this is where your driving pace will change.
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 36.6 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brielle, 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 73.1 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 33.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|South 8th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
7
3 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike toward Cherry Hill Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cherry Hill Business District
8
33.4 mi into trip|~42m in|Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35A
Toward NJ 34 South: Brielle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.56 one way
$25.12 round trip
$4.37/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.79
$13.79
$27.57
premium
$5.13
$14.76
$29.51
diesel
$5.97
$17.17
$34.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.68
$3.51
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.40
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
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.
Forecast as of Aug 23, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brielle, NJ
Morning
in Brielle on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph66% chanceLive forecast
64°F
Bristol, PA
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 68.1
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Park Closure: North Beach Tip at Sandy Hook closed
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 87% of the 73.1 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 33.5 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway before transitioning. Expect frequent exits as you navigate the interstate system for most of the trip. The latter part of your drive will likely involve transitioning from high-speed highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
162 ft7 ft
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
180 ft
Highest Point
162 ft
~52.2 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
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 Camden, NJ to Brielle, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
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 30m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. 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 Brielle, 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brielle, NJ before heading back.
