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Trip from Camden, NJ to Vista Center, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Downtown Vista Center, NJ, NJ

Vista Center, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 58-mile drive from Camden, NJ, to Vista Center, NJ, is a manageable 1-hour and 15-minute trip, making it an excellent option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate on I-295 and the Central Jersey Expressway, with a short stint on Marlton Pike. Given its relatively short length and highway-focused nature, this route is best suited for a single day of travel, with an estimated fuel cost of around $10. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 25 mi 28m
Central Jersey Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
Marlton Pike 5.2 mi 6m
Kaighns Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Eltone Road 0.8 mi 3m
Baird Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Admiral Wilson Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Jackson Mills Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 25 mi, about 28m

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 Vista Center, 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

25 mi · 28 min · I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto Exit 60

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Exit 60
Exit 60 Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
17

Merge onto I 195

22 mi · 25 min · Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Exit 22 Toward Georgia, Jackson Mills Use the slight right lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto CR 638

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Jackson Mills Road
20

Turn left onto Eltone Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Eltone Road
21

Turn left

470 ft · 34 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

29 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

Croydon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 8th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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
33.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | Exit 60

Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

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 60 Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
8
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward Georgia, Jackson Mills

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 22 Toward Georgia, Jackson Mills

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.97 one way

$19.93 round trip

$4.37/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.79 $10.94 $21.88
premium $5.13 $11.71 $23.41
diesel $5.97 $13.63 $27.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:35PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Vista Center, NJ

Morning in Vista Center on Saturday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:35PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

64°F

Bristol, PA

29 mi in

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

4 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 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 58-mile journey, with 82% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 25 miles along I-295, offering a consistent pace. While the route is predominantly fast-paced highway driving, you'll encounter the Central Jersey Expressway and Marlton Pike, which might introduce slightly different road conditions before you reach your destination. The overall profile suggests a direct and efficient drive rather than one filled with winding country roads.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South 8th Street.

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 58 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

145 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

204 ft

Total Descent

84 ft

Highest Point

145 ft

~49.7 mi in

Elevation Range

137 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 Vista Center, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District and Belmar.

Cherry Hill Business District

3 mi in | ~6m | via NJ 70

Belmar

33.4 mi in | ~42m | via Exit 60

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 Vista Center, NJ

Full guide →

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 15m. Total distance: 58 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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 Vista Center, 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vista Center, 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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