Origin
Cranbury, NJ
Morning in Cranbury on Sunday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranbury, NJ to Camden, 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 4m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranbury, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Cranbury to Camden, you are looking at a straightforward 45.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical drive across the Northeast region of New Jersey. You will primarily utilize I-295, US-130, and NJ-38 to navigate between these two points. Because the drive is relatively quick and efficient, it works well for commuters or anyone needing to reach their destination without a complicated itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| US 130 | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Burlington Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 206 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranbury, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 535
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 535
287 ft
·
12 sec
·
Half Acre Road
4
Turn right onto US 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
5
Continue on US 130
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 130
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
114 ft
·
3 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
6 sec
9
Merge onto US 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Pike
Toward US 130 South, I 295: Camden
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 295 South: Camden
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 South
13
Merge onto I 295
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
17
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Cranbury, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 206
Merge onto US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 130 / Burlington Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130 / Burlington Pike toward US 130 South, I 295: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 130 South, I 295: Camden
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
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 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Burlington, NJ
23 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
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 4m 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?
Expect a highly efficient journey, as 90% of this 45.8-mile route consists of highway driving. The road’s personality is defined by its focus on speed and directness rather than scenic leisure. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-295, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 15.8 miles. While the experience is largely a highway-focused grind, the transition between the interstate and local roads like US-130 and NJ-38 keeps the drive from feeling entirely one-dimensional. You should be prepared for a consistent pace that prioritizes reaching your destination in just over an hour.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 130. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near US 130; NJ 33.
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 45.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 9 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): 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.
On the drive from Cranbury, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Trauma Center
33.7 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 4m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Camden, 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 9 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 206): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 130 / Burlington Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Camden, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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