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Trip from Camden, NJ to Highland Park, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

62.8 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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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Downtown Highland Park, NJ, NJ

Highland Park, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

Camden, NJ to Highland Park, NJ is 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through New Jersey, connecting two points within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it’s a practical option for a quick transit between these locations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient journey for those prioritizing speed and directness. Plan for this to be an easy drive without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 48.3 mi 55m
Kaighns Avenue 5.9 mi 9m
State Route 18 1 mi 1m
Route 18 Service Road 0.8 mi 1m
NJ 73 0.7 mi <1m
Raritan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
NJ-73 0.5 mi <1m
Baird Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 48.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Highland Park, 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 East Use 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 left at fork onto NJ 38

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kaighns Avenue
Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping Malls Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
14

Merge onto NJ-73

0.5 mi · 49 sec · NJ-73
15

Continue on NJ 73

0.7 mi · 46 sec · NJ 73
Use the right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
19

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

34 mi · 38 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

323 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
23

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
24

Take the exit onto CR 527

0.2 mi · 16 sec · CR 527
Toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 18 Service Road
Toward NJ 18 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward NJ 27 North: Highland Park Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn straight onto NJ 27; CR 514

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Albany Street Bridge
28

Continue on NJ 27; CR 514

0.6 mi · 1 min · Raritan Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · South 4th Avenue
30

Turn right onto Harper Place

58 ft · 2 sec · Harper Place
31

Arrive at destination

Harper Place

Where to Stop

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

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lumberton, NJ

31 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

Maple Shade, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Groveville, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 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 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
7
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
8
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
8
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.11 one way

$22.21 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $12.16 $24.33
premium $5.24 $12.97 $25.93
diesel $5.35 $13.23 $26.46

Estimated Tolls: $6.76

New Jersey Turnpike (48.3 mi) $6.76

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$18

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 May 25, 2026

Origin

Camden, NJ

Evening in Camden on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Patchy Fog

E 0 to 5 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 5:39PM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 5:39PM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Highland Park, NJ

Evening in Highland Park on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Lumberton, NJ

31 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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your travel, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 48.3 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, you will encounter local roads like Kaighns Avenue and State Route 18, particularly at the beginning and end of your journey. The character leans towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, so prepare for a straightforward driving experience.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 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 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

139 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

203 ft

Total Descent

113 ft

Highest Point

139 ft

~49.4 mi in

Elevation Range

132 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 Highland Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Rutgers University.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

9.4 mi in | ~16m

Njtp North: New York

9.9 mi in | ~17m

Rutgers University

59.5 mi in | ~1h 16m

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

Arriving in Highland Park, NJ

Full guide →

The Borough of Highland Park is a charming residential community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It lies between the county seat of New Brunswick and Edison Township and has an area of less than two square miles and a population of approximately 14,000 people (2019). It was first settled by Europeans in the 17th century but began to develop in the late 19th century.

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 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.76 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 7 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 Highland Park, 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 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 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and 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 Highland 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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