Trip from Camden, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

94 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 21m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 20m

8 PM

1h 58m

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

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

Camden, NJ

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Cliffside Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ covers 94 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.15 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

47 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	70.9 mi	1h 23m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur	6.3 mi	8m
Kaighns Avenue	5.9 mi	9m
Tonnelle Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Anderson Avenue	1 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.9 mi	2m
Paterson Plank Road	0.8 mi	1m
NJ 73	0.7 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 70.9 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 551

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Turn left

30 ft · 0 sec

Turn slight right

477 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street

295 ft · 5 sec · South 8th Street

Turn right onto CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

Turn left onto CR 608

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 30 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

Continue on NJ 38

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kaighns Avenue

Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec

Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

Merge onto NJ-73

0.5 mi · 49 sec · NJ-73

Continue on NJ 73

0.7 mi · 46 sec · NJ 73

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95

0.1 mi · 10 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Exit 18E Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · this road

Turn right onto Paterson Plank Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Paterson Plank Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Paterson Plank Road

312 ft · 8 sec · Paterson Plank Road

Turn left

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Turn straight onto US 1; US 9

1.8 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 76th Street

Turn left onto CR 501

0.6 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Continue on CR 501

0.4 mi · 50 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

226 ft · 4 sec · Bergenline Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 29

1.0 mi · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

Turn right onto CR 50

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Edgewater Road

Turn left onto CR 27

526 ft · 12 sec · Palisade Avenue

Arrive at destination

CR 27

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 47 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 21 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cliffside Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camden, NJ

This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Camden, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 70.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 9min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 AM–6 PM

+15167490697

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.2 mi

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

2.2 mi

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Adventure Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Camden, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18444743474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 88.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

3 mi into trip | ~6m in | NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls

9.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York

87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

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. Toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

88.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.15 one way

$32.31 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.79	$17.73	$35.45
premium	$5.13	$18.97	$37.95
diesel	$5.97	$22.08	$44.17

Estimated Tolls: $10.82

New Jersey Turnpike (77.3 mi) $10.82

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51
Efficient EV	23.5	$8.23	$3.76
EV Truck/SUV	37.6	$13.16	$6.02

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

7:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 0 to 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Cliffside Park, NJ

Morning in Cliffside Park on Saturday

Local time

7:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 6 mph 58% chance Live 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

16 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

2h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

94 mi in 2h 3m, mostly highway — 70.9 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 94 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

245 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

380 ft

Total Descent

142 ft

Highest Point

245 ft

~94 mi in

Elevation Range

238 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Camden, NJ and Cliffside Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Secaucus and Park And Ride.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

9.4 mi in | ~16m

Njtp North: New York

9.9 mi in | ~17m

Secaucus

87.7 mi in | ~1h 50m

Park And Ride

88.1 mi in | ~1h 51m

About the Cities

Starting in Camden, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1626

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 94 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.82 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Cliffside Park, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cliffside Park, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Camden, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

Park Cafe

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Cucina Carini

Paola's

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

Kabaret Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Park Cafe

RIM Cafe

Effy's Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Elysian Cafe

Noi Due Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

James Fenimore Service Area

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

Love's Travel Stop

Joyce Kilmer

Molly Pitcher Service Area

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

Thomas Edison Service Area

Grover Cleveland Service Area

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Vince Lombardi Service Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

NxGn Arena - Laser Tag Near Me - Arcades Near Me - Things to do

Fords Park

Laurel Hill Park

Independence Park

Riverside Park

General Grant National Memorial

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

Adventure Aquarium

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camden, NJ

Cliffside Park, NJ

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Camden, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?