Origin
Medford, NJ
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, 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
25m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Northeast, the 17-mile journey from Medford to Camden is a practical choice. You can expect to complete this trip in about 25 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With a total fuel budget estimated at just $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or casual travelers. The drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares like NJ 70, Kaighns Avenue, and Broadway to move you efficiently between points. Because the entire route stays within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a no-nonsense connection designed for speed and reliability rather than a leisurely getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 14.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 541
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 70
14 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
5
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
7
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 70
Turn left onto NJ 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue
Merge onto NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 551 / Broadway
Turn left onto CR 551 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch, which covers 14.1 miles specifically on NJ 70. The transition from the more suburban environment of Medford into the urban density of Camden creates a distinct shift in road character as you progress. While the route begins with open highway driving, it eventually funnels you through local arteries like Kaighns Avenue and Broadway as you arrive at your destination. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a fast-paced experience that prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Kaighns Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NJ 70.
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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.7 miles (US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 25m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 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 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.7 miles (US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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