Camden, NJ to Kingston, NJ is 50.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 295 and Brunswick Pike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically entirely within New Jersey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, it’s perfect for a quick day trip or a simple relocation, offering a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
32.4 mi
37m
Brunswick Pike
7.3 mi
10m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
Ridge Road
1 mi
2m
Kaighns Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Heathcote Road
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
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 Kingston, 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
32 mi·37 min·I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 67A-BToward US 1: New Brunswick, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 67AToward US 1 North: New BrunswickUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 1
7.3 mi·10 min·Brunswick Pike
18
Take the exit
350 ft·9 sec
Toward Kingston, Monmouth Junction
19
Keep slight left at fork
102 ft·11 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Ridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Heathcote Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Heathcote Road
22
Turn left onto NJ 27
103 ft·9 sec·Main Street
23
Turn left
97 ft·7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 25.2 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
40.9 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
41.1 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
49 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$8.88
$17.75
premium
$4.81
$9.52
$19.04
diesel
$4.80
$9.50
$19.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.1
0
$5.28
$2.41
Efficient EV
12.6
0
$4.40
$2.01
EV Truck/SUV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Jun 30, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 5:47AM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 5:47AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Kingston, NJ
Morning
in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 5:47AM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 5:47AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
85°F
Bristol, PA
25 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
1 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 6m 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?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 295 and Brunswick Pike. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 32.4 miles on I 295, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The road character is predominantly that of a well-traveled interstate, designed for efficient travel. While primarily highway, expect some transitions as you approach your destination, moving from faster-paced sections to more local roads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Brunswick Pike. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 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; at 40.9 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
114 ft7 ft
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
114 ft
~50.3 mi in
Elevation Range
107 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 Kingston, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District and Trenton.
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 6m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Kingston, 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 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; at 40.9 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. 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 Kingston, NJ before heading back.
