James Fenimore Service Area
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Trip from Camden, NJ to Lodi, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
95.9 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Lodi, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Camden, NJ to Lodi, NJ is 96 miles and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes via Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, and Kaighns Avenue, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points within the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, so plan for typical local traffic and traffic signals. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 66.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| NJ 21 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Passaic Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Lodi, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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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
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South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 607
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
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46 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
14
Merge onto NJ-73
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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NJ-73
15
Continue on NJ 73
0.7 mi
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46 sec
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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
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
13 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward Market Street, Monroe Street, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto 1st Street
452 ft
·
13 sec
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1st Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Monroe Street
28
Turn right onto CR 507
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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Passaic Avenue
31
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Memorial Drive
33
Continue on CR 61
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Main Street
34
Take the ramp
130 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive of just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart for Lodi from Camden. Leaving mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in the Philadelphia and North Jersey areas. Since there are no specified stops and the drive is short, you can easily complete this trip in one go, but feel free to pull over if you see a convenient spot for a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan your fill-up accordingly before you set off, especially since you'll be on surface roads for the full 96 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lodi, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Joyce Kilmer
0.1 mi from route
Molly Pitcher Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Woodrow Wilson Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Richard Stockton Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Thomas Edison Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Grover Cleveland Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 93 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
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NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8
93 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward Market Street, Monroe Street, Passaic
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 12
Toward Market Street, Monroe Street, Passaic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.11 one way
$32.21 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| premium | $5.16 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| diesel | $6.34 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.30
New Jersey Turnpike
(66.5 mi)
$9.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lodi, NJ
Afternoon in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 92.6
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10
near mile 86
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 76
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 79.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 96 miles with 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire drive. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but expect consistent local traffic patterns. You'll navigate through urban and suburban areas, encountering numerous intersections and traffic lights typical of non-highway travel. The transition from highway driving, if you were to use one initially, would effectively begin immediately as the route prioritizes local streets.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 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 NJ 21. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 95.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 76.9 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
138 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
173 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
138 ft
~41.1 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
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 Lodi, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi in
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~16m
Njtp North: New York
9.9 mi in
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~17m
Newark Airport
76.9 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Elizabeth Seaport
76.9 mi in
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~1h 36m
Downtown
80.3 mi in
|
~1h 41m
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via NJ 21
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 Lodi, NJ
Full guide →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 2h 5m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.30 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 13 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 Lodi, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 76.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). 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 Lodi, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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