Bite Food & Coffee Co
Near the start, right off the route
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
111 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
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.
Mahwah, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Camden, NJ
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This straightforward 111-mile drive from Mahwah, NJ, to Camden, NJ, is designed for a single day, typically taking about 2 hours and 21 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimate of $18, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. This trip is ideal for those seeking an efficient journey with minimal fuss, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.5 miles from Mahwah, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 60.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| NJ 17 | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Franklin Turnpike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| NJ 3 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on West Airmount Road
Turn right onto CR 507
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ-73
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
Given the relatively short 2-hour 21-minute duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving Mahwah early in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest traffic, especially as you approach more urban areas. While this route has no designated stops, it's wise to plan for brief breaks to stay alert, especially during the 60.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $18 for the trip, and utilize the service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike as needed.
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.
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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mahwah, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Mahwah, NJ
This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Mahwah, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Giovanna's Cafe
Ramsey, New Jersey
Café Panache
Ramsey, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
C Squared Cafe
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018800669
Near the end, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm
+18562160090
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+12016493600
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12–10 pm
+12154653515
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+12678869851
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+12673191700
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Newark, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Camden, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18444743474
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12159222386
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–9:30 pm
+12154546159
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12:30–11 pm
+18563246417
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 108.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
$18.40 one way
$36.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.99
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
$18
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mahwah on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-based, with 91% of the journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 60.9 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This means you'll be on fast-paced roads for the majority of your travel time. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than scenic detours. You'll experience the typical flow of highway traffic as you make your way south through New Jersey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 111 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 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mahwah, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
American Dream
Stadium
Racetrack
Training Facility
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Newark
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 111 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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