Origin
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning in Frenchtown on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frenchtown, 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 29m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 50.4-mile drive from Frenchtown, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 29 minutes. With a fuel cost around $8, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The journey primarily utilizes local roads like Fort Washington Expressway, Lower State Road, and Easton Road, offering a less highway-intensive experience. This route is best suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Its character leans towards a more engaged, turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Lower State Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Easton Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Dark Hollow Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North 6th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on South Harrison Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Turn left
152 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 12
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 32
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
7
Turn right onto East Dark Hollow Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
8
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
9
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Easton Road
10
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
11
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Easton Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
13
Continue on PA 611
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 Parkway
16
Turn left onto Lower State Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lower State Road
18
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
19
Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower State Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto PA 63
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Welsh Road
21
Turn sharp left onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on PA 309
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
23
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
24
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
25
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
28
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
30
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Germantown Avenue
31
Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
32
Continue on North 6th Street
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North 6th Street
33
Take the ramp
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
34
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 676; US 30
35
Take the exit
280 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Broadway
37
Turn slight right onto CR 551
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Frenchtown, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto NJ 12 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
19 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South: Norristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 202 South: Norristown
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Frankli...
7
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergenc...
6
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
11 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 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on the Fort Washington Expressway. This means you'll be navigating a variety of road types, moving from more direct expressway sections to local roads that require more frequent attention to turns and traffic signals. The road personality shifts throughout, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. It's a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NJ 12 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
470 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
507 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
470 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
462 ft
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 29m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (NJ 12 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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