Origin
Hazlet, NJ
Morning in Hazlet on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlet, 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 35m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlet, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 68.1-mile drive from Hazlet to Camden, New Jersey, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, a major artery that connects these two points within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's excursion. The straightforward nature of this journey makes it ideal for a quick transit between locations 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
34 miles from Hazlet, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Tennent Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lloyd Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| CR 520 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlet, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 4
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Holmdel Road
2
Turn right onto Bethany Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethany Road
3
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto CR 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lloyd Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on NJ 79; CR 3
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 79; CR 3
6
Turn right onto CR 3
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tennent Road
7
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 520
8
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
10
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
25 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
23
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
25
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
26
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
27
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this drive offers flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to potentially avoid peak rush hour traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. While there are no designated stops listed, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 38.8-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as services may be less frequent than on local roads. Plan for a brief stop if needed, but the short distance makes it easy to complete in one go.
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 34 miles from Hazlet, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 50m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hazlet, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hazlet, NJ
This is one driving day of about 68.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hazlet, 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 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Hazlet, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 3 / Lloyd Road
Turn left onto CR 3 / Lloyd Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$5.43
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
$11
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
34 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
12 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 35m 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.
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 18.8
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-focused experience for this trip, with 62% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.8 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of this route prioritizes efficiency, you will also navigate sections of Tennent Road and Kaighns Avenue, which may offer a slight change in scenery or traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 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 1.8 miles in near CR 3 / Lloyd Road.
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 68.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.8 miles (CR 3 / Lloyd Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Hazlet, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
18.2 mi in
|
~31m
Njtp South: Trenton
18.6 mi in
|
~32m
Njtp South: Camden
41.1 mi in
|
~58m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
41.1 mi in
|
~58m
|
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 35m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.43 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 1.8 miles (CR 3 / Lloyd Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. 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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