This 68.1-mile drive from Camden, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on faster roads. You can expect to spend around $11 on fuel for this relatively short distance. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. The drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Jersey Expressway
31.1 mi
35m
I 295
25 mi
28m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
Lakewood Farmingdale Road
2.2 mi
3m
Kaighns Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
I 195 East
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 31.1 mi, about 35m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,653 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~309 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Farmingdale, 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
31 mi·35 min·Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 31BToward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State ParkUse the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto CR 547
2.2 mi·3 min·Lakewood Farmingdale Road
20
Continue on CR 524; CR 547
0.4 mi·31 sec·Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
CR 524; CR 547
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 65.3 — 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
8
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward CR 547 North: Farmingdale, Allaire State...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$12.02
$24.03
premium
$4.81
$12.89
$25.78
diesel
$4.80
$12.86
$25.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:53PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:53PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Farmingdale, NJ
Afternoon
in Farmingdale on Sunday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 15 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:53PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:53PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
85°F
Bristol, PA
34 mi in
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
3 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 24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 83% of the route utilizing faster roads like the Central Jersey Expressway and I-295. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 31.1 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While mainly on the interstate, the transition onto Marlton Pike might introduce a slight change in scenery or traffic patterns as you approach your destination. This drive is best characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 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 68.1 miles you will encounter 15 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
171 ft7 ft
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
116 ft
Highest Point
171 ft
~48.6 mi in
Elevation Range
164 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 Farmingdale, 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 24m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale, NJ before heading back.
