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Trip from Camden, NJ to Peapack, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
75.9 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
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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Peapack, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Peapack, NJ covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| 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 |
| I 287 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| US 202 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,686 veh/hr typical · worst 5,600
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 98 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 Peapack, 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 right at fork onto NJ 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Marlton Pike
Toward Cherry Hill Business District
Use 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-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use 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
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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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Use the right lane.
33
Merge onto US 202; US 206
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto CR 661
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holland Avenue
35
At end of road, turn left onto CR 512
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
36
Turn right onto Willow Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Willow Avenue
37
Turn right onto Tainter Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Tainter Street
38
Arrive at destination
Tainter Street
Trip Plan
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 37.9 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 47m 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 47m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peapack, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 75.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.6 mi from route
Walt Whitman Service Area
1.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 71 — 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
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.04 one way
$26.09 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
| premium | $5.13 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peapack, NJ
Morning in Peapack on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Lawrence, NJ
38 mi in
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
11 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 48m 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?
75.9 mi in 1h 48m, mostly highway — 32.4 mi of that is on I 295.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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 Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass. 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 32 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
249 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
408 ft
Total Descent
167 ft
Highest Point
249 ft
~75.9 mi in
Elevation Range
241 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 Peapack, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, New York, Morristown and Netcong.
Trenton
40.9 mi in
|
~50m
New York
64.9 mi in
|
~1h 29m
|
via US 206
Morristown
66.5 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Netcong
71 mi in
|
~1h 38m
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 Peapack, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1912
Top landmarks
- • Gladstone — NJT rail station
- • Moses Craig Lime Kilns — historic lime kilns in Peapack-Gladstone, Somerset County, New Jersey
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 48m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). 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 Peapack, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peapack, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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