Traveling from Camden to Mendham covers 82.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is well under two hours, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You will primarily navigate via I-295 and I-287, utilizing the Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $14, this route remains an affordable option for transit within the Northeast region. While the drive is straightforward, it is efficient enough that you won't need to plan for overnight stays. Overall, it serves as a reliable connection between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
32.4 mi
37m
I 287
8.3 mi
9m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
8 mi
11m
US 206
6.9 mi
10m
Marlton Pike
5.2 mi
6m
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi
5m
State Road
3.1 mi
5m
Mount Airy Road
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Mendham, 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
4.1 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft·7 sec·Washington Road
19
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi·30 sec·Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Witherspoon Street
22
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·20 sec·Mount Lucas Road
23
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·8 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
3.1 mi·5 min·State Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 206; CR 533
5.3 mi·8 min·US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
0.2 mi·15 sec·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
27
Merge onto US 206 BYP
7.8 mi·11 min·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft·2 sec·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
29
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi·2 min·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
31
Merge onto I 287
8.3 mi·9 min·I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 26BToward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, BernardsvilleUse the right lane.
33
Turn straight onto CR 525
0.3 mi·35 sec·Mount Airy Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on CR 525
2.0 mi·4 min·Mount Airy Road
35
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Anderson Hill Road
36
Continue on CR 525
1.6 mi·2 min·Mendham Road
37
Continue on CR 525
0.9 mi·1 min·Bernardsville Road
38
Continue on CR 525
140 ft·2 sec·Bernardsville Road
39
Continue on CR 525
0.5 mi·52 sec·Hilltop Road
40
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 525
1.0 mi·1 min·Hilltop Road
41
Turn right onto CR 510
83 ft·1 sec·Mendham Road
42
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You should keep in mind that the route is continuous with zero designated stops, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to manage that $14 estimated cost. Because the total duration is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for extended rest breaks unless you prefer them for personal comfort. Pay close attention to your GPS when navigating the Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass to ensure you stay on track during the transition between highways. Staying alert during the transition from the long I-295 stretch to the final local roads will make your arrival in Mendham much smoother.
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 41.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 51m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mendham, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 75.2 — 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
8
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Ber...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.03
$30.07
premium
$4.93
$16.06
$32.12
diesel
$5.61
$18.28
$36.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mendham, NJ
Late night
in Mendham on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
14 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 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$10
near mile 77.1
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 82.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, requiring you to navigate both high-speed interstates and local roadways. Roughly 58% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 82.8-mile distance. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to occur on I-295, which spans 32.4 miles of the total journey. As you transition off the major interstates and onto local roads, the driving environment shifts, requiring more attention to changing traffic patterns. The combination of open highway cruising and the specific navigation required through the Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass creates a balanced experience behind the wheel.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 82.8 miles you will encounter 30 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.
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 Mendham, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, New York, Morristown, Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North and Bernardsville.
Trenton
40.9 mi in|~50m
New York
64.9 mi in|~1h 29m|via US 206
Morristown
66.5 mi in|~1h 32m
Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North
75.2 mi in|~1h 42m
Bernardsville
75.2 mi in|~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 Mendham, 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, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls 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 Mendham, NJ before heading back.
