Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Carneys Point, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ to Carneys Point, NJ is 26.6 miles and takes about 35m via I 295, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip contained entirely within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| US 130 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| North Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Harding Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Dupont Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Continue on CR 551
Continue on CR 551
Enter roundabout onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Continue on US 130
Turn straight onto US 130
Take the exit onto US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto NJ 48
Turn left onto South Dupont Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 629
Turn left onto US 130
Turn left onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 130 / Shell Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Carneys Point on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the route utilizing major highways. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, especially during the longest stretch of 9.6 miles on I 295. While the profile is highway-focused, you will also encounter sections on US 130 and North Broadway, offering a slight variation from the interstate. The experience behind the wheel is largely about efficient movement rather than varied scenery.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 130. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 130.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camden, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ, road signs point toward Delaware and Penns Grove.
Delaware
Penns Grove
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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