Origin
Livingston, NJ
Late night in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, 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
2h 2m
Distance
92.5 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 92.5-mile drive from Livingston to Camden, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, making it a predominantly highway experience. This route is perfect for a quick journey between two points within the Northeast region, offering a direct path to your destination. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a flexible choice for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Livingston, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Essex Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freeway Drive East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on CR 634
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 280
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Exit 129
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
26
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
28
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
30
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
31
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
32
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour duration, this trip from Livingston to Camden is best tackled in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With no recommended stops, you can maintain a consistent pace, but remember to factor in brief breaks for fuel or stretching as needed. The longest stretch without a change in major road is 55.9 miles, so plan accordingly if you prefer more frequent stops. Your fuel cost is estimated at $15, so ensure your tank is sufficiently filled before departing.
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 46.2 miles from Livingston, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 37m
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 Livingston, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Livingston, 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 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Livingston, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 82.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.80 | $33.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.42 | $40.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.77
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
Garden State Parkway
(15.6 mi)
$0.94
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
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
11 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
2h 2m 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 85% of this 92.5-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, which are designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While primarily highway, the route concludes on Kaighns Avenue, offering a slight shift in character as you approach Camden. This drive prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 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 Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 92.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Livingston, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
Orange
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp Toll South
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
Njtp
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Philadelphia
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Woodbridge
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
25.2 mi in
|
~38m
Njtp South: Trenton
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Camden
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
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 2h 2m. Total distance: 92.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m 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 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.77 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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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