This 70.7-mile drive from Dunellen, NJ to Camden, NJ is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, with segments of Kaighns Avenue and Hoes Lane, this route offers a direct path through the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The drive is focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its relatively short length and straightforward profile, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Dunellen, 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
48.2 mi
55m
Kaighns Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
Hoes Lane
6 mi
7m
Possumtown Road
1.3 mi
2m
State Route 18
1.2 mi
2m
Bound Brook Road
1 mi
1m
Lincoln Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunellen, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Dunellen Avenue
140 ft·12 sec·Dunellen Avenue
2
Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·Sanford Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Bound Brook Road
4
Turn left onto CR 607
0.5 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on CR 607
0.8 mi·1 min·Lincoln Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·27 sec·Cedar Avenue
7
Continue on Possumtown Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Possumtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 18
0.3 mi·26 sec·Centennial Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NJ 18
0.2 mi·18 sec·Old New Brunswick Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 18
6.0 mi·7 min·Hoes Lane
11
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
1.2 mi·2 min·State Route 18
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft·5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
31 mi·36 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
22
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi·8 min·Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
24
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 33 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Given the short distance and minimal stops (0 suggested), you can easily complete this trip in one go. The most significant stretch is 48.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so plan your fuel accordingly before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's a budget-friendly trip. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike, which are not factored into the fuel cost but are a standard consideration for this highway.
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 Dunellen, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dunellen, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunellen, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Dunellen, 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 48.2 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.6 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
8
12 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
12.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.84
$25.67
premium
$4.93
$13.71
$27.42
diesel
$5.61
$15.61
$31.22
Estimated Tolls: $6.75
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.2 mi)$6.75
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
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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
$7.42
$3.39
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.19
$2.83
EV Truck/SUV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.52
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 14, 2026
Origin
Dunellen, NJ
Late night
in Dunellen on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Mansfield, 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
41 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
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...
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 12.2
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 72% of the route being on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 48.2 miles primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the majority of the journey involves highway driving, you will transition onto local roads like Kaighns Avenue and Hoes Lane as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience periods of consistent speed before navigating more urban or local traffic patterns. The road's personality is largely defined by its efficient highway sections designed for covering distance.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 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 11.6 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 70.7 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 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 Dunellen, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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 33m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.75 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 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Camden, NJ before heading back.
