Camden, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ is 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m via New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Plan for a fuel cost of around $12 to cover the 72.4 miles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
33.1 mi
38m
Franklin Street
9.3 mi
13m
NJ 18
8.1 mi
8m
Kaighns Avenue
5.9 mi
9m
NJ 33 Business
3 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.7 mi
4m
Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
Broad Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Shrewsbury, 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
19 mi·21 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto NJ 33
9.3 mi·13 min·Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business
3.0 mi·5 min·NJ 33 Business
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto CR 537
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537
2.7 mi·4 min·East Main Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park
25
Merge onto NJ 18
8.1 mi·8 min·NJ 18
26
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 13BToward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch
27
Merge onto NJ 36
0.8 mi·1 min·NJ 36
28
Turn left onto CR 547
0.3 mi·40 sec·Wyckoff Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto NJ 35
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
30
Continue on NJ 35
1.3 mi·2 min·Broad Street
31
Turn right onto White Street
226 ft·10 sec·White Street
32
Arrive at destination
White Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, knowing you'll arrive with plenty of daylight. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since the longest continuous stretch is 33.1 miles, you won't need to worry about frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge, especially when navigating the Turnpike. Plan to keep your fuel tank at least half full before departing Camden to ensure a smooth journey to Shrewsbury.
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 36.2 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shrewsbury, 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 72.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 33.1 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 52.8 — 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
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
6
25 mi into trip|~35m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
52.8 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|NJ 33 Business
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business D...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.00 one way
$24.01 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.15
$26.29
premium
$4.93
$14.04
$28.08
diesel
$5.61
$15.99
$31.97
Estimated Tolls: $4.63
New Jersey Turnpike
(33.1 mi)$4.63
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.14
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shrewsbury, NJ
Morning
in Shrewsbury on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
36 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
12 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 38m 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.
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 72.4
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 64% of the drive on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the New Jersey Turnpike, including one uninterrupted stretch of 33.1 miles. The profile suggests a quick pace, characteristic of interstate travel. While Franklin Street and NJ 18 will offer some variation, the overall feel is one of efficient transit between points in New Jersey.
64% 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: 33.1 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 Franklin Street. 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 72.4 miles you will encounter 26 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 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.
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 Shrewsbury, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Collingswood Park and Long Branch.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.63 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.
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 Shrewsbury, 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 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.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Shrewsbury, NJ before heading back.
