Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Fords, NJ
Leo Willians
Camden, NJ to Fords, NJ is 65.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. It's a relatively short trip, ideal for a single day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward transit rather than a scenic excursion. Consider this route for its efficiency when you need to get from one area of New Jersey to another with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Baird Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Fords, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn left
Turn slight right
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Turn right onto CR 607
Turn left onto CR 608
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NJ 38
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 38
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ-73
Continue on NJ 73
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto CR 514
Turn right onto CR 501
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.58 one way
$23.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
| premium | $5.24 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Fords on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
60°F
Lumberton, NJ
33 mi in
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 predominantly highway, with 83% of the route taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 53.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating extended periods of consistent highway cruising. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets, likely marked by more frequent exits and intersections as you approach your destination. Expect a typical urban or suburban merging pattern as you navigate the latter part of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 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; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
225 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~37.4 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camden, NJ and Fords, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: american
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
New Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-16:00
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Philadelphia, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Highland Park, NJ
Cuisine: cafe;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Fords, NJ
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Woodbridge Township, NJ
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Milltown
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Mount Laurel, NJ
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
East Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: barbecue;korean
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
East Brunswick, NJ
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Yes
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
New Brunswick, NJ
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.5 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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