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Trip from Fairview, NJ to Camden, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

93 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

Downtown Fairview, NJ, NJ

Fairview, NJ

Thomas Parker

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

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 93-mile journey from Fairview, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with 85% of the drive being highway-focused. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a direct connection between two points in New Jersey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.5 miles from Fairview, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 77.5 mi 1h 32m
Kaighns Avenue 7.5 mi 12m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 1 mi 2m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
NJ-73 0.6 mi <1m
76th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Broadway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 77.5 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Camden, NJ.

1

Start on CR 29

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Anderson Avenue
2

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
18

Merge onto NJ 38

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130

189 ft · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
20

Turn slight right onto CR 607

1.9 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue
21

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
22

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 59 minute drive, departing outside of peak rush hour will help you make the most of your time. Since this is a shorter trip of 93 miles, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient. With only $15 estimated for fuel, you likely won't need more than one stop for gas, if any. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach your destination in Camden, as delays can occur on the New Jersey Turnpike. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal need for extensive rest breaks.

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 46.5 miles from Fairview, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.5 miles or 59m 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 34m

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 Fairview, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fairview, NJ

This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fairview, 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 77.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Fairview, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.

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 4 and 90.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | NJ 3

Merge onto NJ 3

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
7
11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
7
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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
90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

$15.42 one way

$30.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.89 $33.77
premium $4.93 $18.04 $36.07
diesel $5.61 $20.53 $41.07

Estimated Tolls: $10.85

New Jersey Turnpike (77.5 mi) $10.85

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

$15

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.14 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.02 $5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Fairview, NJ

Late night in Fairview on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Late night in Camden on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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 59m 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.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 9.6
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 16
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 19.2
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-centric experience for most of this 93-mile trip, with the New Jersey Turnpike being a dominant feature for a significant stretch. You'll encounter 85% highway driving, including a continuous 77.5-mile segment on the Turnpike. The roads are generally wide and designed for steady travel, making for an efficient commute. While the bulk of the journey is on high-speed roads like Tonnelle Avenue and Kaighns Avenue, the overall character is one of consistent forward momentum.

85% 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: 77.5 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 4 miles in near NJ 3.

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 93 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 4 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): 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 Fairview, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.

Njtp South: Camden

66.1 mi in | ~1h 23m | via NJTP

Wilmington

66.1 mi in | ~1h 23m | via NJTP

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 59m. Total distance: 93 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.85 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 4 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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.

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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