Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Lambertville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Lambertville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Camden, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is 44 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 28.8 mi | 39m |
| River Road | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| Benjamin Franklin Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North-South Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Scudder Falls Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 28.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Lambertville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 676 North: Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia
4
Merge onto I 676
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North-South Freeway
5
Continue on I 676; US 30
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95: New York, Chester
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Vine Street Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
9
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
10
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Exit 40
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 295
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 76
Toward NJ 29: Lambertville, Trenton
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 29 North: Lambertville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Enter roundabout
153 ft
·
4 sec
16
Continue
428 ft
·
12 sec
17
Merge onto NJ 29
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
River Road
18
Continue on NJ 29
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on NJ 29; NJ 165
350 ft
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto Swan Street
205 ft
·
11 sec
·
Swan Street
21
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 95: New York, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: New York, Chester
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 North: New York
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 295 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Expressway toward I 295 East: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NJ 29: Lambertville, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 76
Toward NJ 29: Lambertville, Trenton
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 29 North: Lambertville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 29 North: Lambertville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Lambertville, NJ
Late night in Lambertville on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 69% of the journey on these faster roads. You'll experience the Delaware Expressway for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.8 miles. While primarily a highway-focused drive, the inclusion of River Road suggests a shift in scenery and pace as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of high-speed travel and potentially more local road conditions in the final segment.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
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 44 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.6 miles (I 295 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lambertville, NJ, road signs point toward Chester and Trenton.
Chester
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Trenton
33.9 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting in Camden, NJ
Full guide →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.
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 6m. Total distance: 44 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lambertville, 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.6 miles (I 295 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lambertville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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