Origin
Island Heights, NJ
Morning in Island Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Heights, 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 26m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Heights, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 57.9-mile journey from Island Heights to Camden, New Jersey, is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily following NJ 70, Route 37 West, and Route 37 East, this route is almost entirely highway, making it an easy one-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The drive keeps you within the Northeast region and entirely within NJ, offering a consistent experience from start to finish. It’s designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 44.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| Route 37 West | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Route 37 East | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West End Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 44.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Heights, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on (627)
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto West End Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West End Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 37
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 37 East
5
Continue on NJ 37
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 37 West
6
Take the exit onto Lakehurst Circle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Toward NJ 70: Camden
7
Continue on NJ 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
8
Enter roundabout
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
9
Continue
260 ft
·
4 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
10
Continue on NJ 70
17 mi
·
23 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
14
Continue on NJ 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Island Heights, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Right toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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 26m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 57.9-mile trip, with a 93% highway share. You'll spend a significant amount of time on NJ 70, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.2 miles. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and fewer interruptions for much of the journey. The route is designed for straightforward transit, prioritizing directness over varied scenery. You'll likely encounter a smooth, predictable driving experience as you make your way across the state.
93% 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: 44.2 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Route 37 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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 Island Heights, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill
11.4 mi in
|
~19m
Philadelphia
36.5 mi in
|
~54m
|
via NJ 70
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 26m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 11.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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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