Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, NJ
James Kampeis
Camden, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Traveling from Lawrence to Camden is a straightforward, 41.2-mile journey across the Northeast region of New Jersey. You can expect to complete this trip in about 54 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the entire route stays within the state, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, this highway-focused drive offers a efficient path between the two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bakers Basin Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Station Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brunswick Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on Fountayne Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 608
Continue on Bakers Basin Road
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
Turn slight right onto CR 607
Turn left onto CR 551
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Lawrence, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 295 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Destination
Late night in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
46°F
Burlington, NJ
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a high-speed experience, as 86% of this 41.2-mile route takes place on major highways. The drive is dominated by I-295, which provides a significant 25.8-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. You will transition from these fast-paced interstate lanes onto NJ-38 and eventually Kaighns Avenue as you approach your destination. While the highway segments move quickly, the character of the road shifts as you navigate the final local stretches. It is a functional, no-frills drive designed to get you from Lawrence to Camden with minimal deviation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and NJ 38. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
147 ft
Highest Point
102 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
95 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrence, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Trauma Center
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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