If you are planning a trip from Camden to Port Reading, you are looking at a 69.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. This trip is designed as a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trek across the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since this route avoids major highways entirely, it serves as a straightforward local transit option for those who prefer to stay off the interstate system. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this manageable distance makes for a stress-free day of driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
53.1 mi
1h 1m
Kaighns Avenue
5.9 mi
9m
Main Street
2.8 mi
5m
Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
<1m
Woodbridge Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
NJ-73
0.5 mi
<1m
Baird Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Port Reading, 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 left at fork onto NJ 38
5.0 mi·7 min·Kaighns Avenue
Toward Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Shopping MallsUse the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·46 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
14
Merge onto NJ-73
0.5 mi·49 sec·NJ-73
15
Continue on NJ 73
0.7 mi·46 sec·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 YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
39 mi·44 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 10Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
Exit 10Toward I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge CrossingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward WoodbridgeUse the slight left lane.
24
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward CR 514 East: WoodbridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto CR 514
0.6 mi·1 min·Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on CR 514
2.8 mi·5 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn slight left onto CR 514
0.4 mi·52 sec·Rahway Avenue
28
Turn right onto CR 604
0.6 mi·1 min·Port Reading Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on Port Reading Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Port Reading Avenue
30
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·2nd Avenue
31
Turn right onto Langford Avenue
57 ft·2 sec·Langford Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Langford Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about complex planning. Since there are no designated stops on this 1 hour and 32-minute drive, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $11 expense comfortably. Keep in mind that navigating local streets can be unpredictable, so allow for extra time if you are traveling during peak local traffic hours. A practical tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, and Kaighns Avenue before you head out. Having your navigation ready for these specific turns will save you from unnecessary backtracking along the way.
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 34.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 46m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Reading, 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 69.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 53.1 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3 mi into trip|~6m in|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
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
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 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Per...
9
64 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North:...
8
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Woodbridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.27 one way
$24.55 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$13.44
$26.89
premium
$5.24
$14.33
$28.66
diesel
$5.35
$14.62
$29.24
Estimated Tolls: $7.44
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.1 mi)$7.44
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.07
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Evening
in Camden on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Port Reading, NJ
Evening
in Port Reading on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 to 12 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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.
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$10
near mile 69.4
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 69.4
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
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 62.2
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 69.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the route relies on local thoroughfares like Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, and Kaighns Avenue, you will not encounter any high-speed highway stretches. With a highway share of 0%, the experience is defined by constant navigation through local infrastructure rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. The road's personality is purely functional and technical, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific city streets. You won't find long stretches of open road here, so keep your focus on the frequent turns required to navigate toward your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 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 Kaighns Avenue. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 24 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 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 63.6 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
141 ft7 ft
Total Climb
226 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~49.6 mi in
Elevation Range
134 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 Port Reading, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East, Woodbridge and Outerbridge Crossing - among others.
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 32m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.44 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 9 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 Port Reading, 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 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Port Reading, NJ before heading back.
