Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to South Amboy, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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South Amboy, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 70.8-mile drive from Camden, NJ, to South Amboy, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 32 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transit within the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, making up a significant portion of your travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, connecting two points within the Garden State without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| NJ 35 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 440 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 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 South Amboy, 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 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
·
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 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
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 10
Toward 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 Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge Crossing
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 440
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto GSP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Exit 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
29
Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
345 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on NJ 35
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 35
Toward US 9 South
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
34
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 35
35
Arrive at destination
US 9; NJ 35
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 32-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for overnight stops, and with no designated stops in the data, you can decide on rest breaks as needed. Keep an eye on the New Jersey Turnpike for potential traffic, especially during peak hours. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your vehicle is adequately fueled before hitting the Turnpike, as service areas can be spaced out and stopping to refuel mid-stretch is less convenient.
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 35.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 47m 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amboy, 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 70.8 miles and 1h 32m.
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 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 67.4 — 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
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 right at fork toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island, Outerbridge...
8
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
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 125
Toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.74 one way
$23.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.1 mi)
$7.44
Garden State Parkway
(1.1 mi)
$0.06
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
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
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.
Destination
South Amboy, NJ
Morning in South Amboy on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
35 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
13 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 32m 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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 63.4
View on nps.gov
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
$10
near mile 65.9
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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 70.8
View on nps.gov
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 65.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this journey, with 84% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 53.1 miles spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While primarily a high-speed corridor, the route begins and ends with segments on local roads like Kaighns Avenue and NJ 35, offering a brief transition into and out of the highway system. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress and minimal scenic interruption.
84% 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: 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 28 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 South Amboy, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Perth Amboy, Cr 514 East, Woodbridge and Outerbridge Crossing - among others.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
Njtp North: New York
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Perth Amboy
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Cr 514 East
64 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Woodbridge
64 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Outerbridge Crossing
64 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Gsp South
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 24m
About the Cities
Starting in Camden, NJ
Full guide →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.
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 32m. Total distance: 70.8 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 (84%). 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 $7.50 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 South Amboy, 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown 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 South Amboy, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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