Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Morning in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, 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 22m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Maple Shade to Camden, you are looking at a straightforward 54.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, as the distance and duration are manageable for a quick turnaround. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very cost-effective commute within the Northeast region. Because the route is quite short, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection between these two New Jersey points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 46.9 mi | 1h 7m |
| Ridgeway Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Whitesville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indian Head Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 46.9 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn left onto CR 571
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Indian Head Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 527; CR 571
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto CR 571
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridgeway Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 70
3.3 mi
·
5 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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Maple Shade, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colonial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m 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,...
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
33.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
7:29 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 22m 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 drive that is defined by its efficiency, as 86% of the route consists of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on NJ 70, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.9 miles. The experience is primarily a highway-focused grind rather than a winding scenic byway, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the trip. As you transition onto Ridgeway Road and eventually Kaighns Avenue, the character of the road shifts from open highway to more localized infrastructure. Be prepared for a consistent, high-speed driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure.
86% 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: 46.9 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Ridgeway Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 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 Maple Shade, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill
8.2 mi in
|
~14m
Philadelphia
33.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
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 22m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.9 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 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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