Traveling from Norwood to Camden covers 104.4 miles through the heart of New Jersey. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. Your journey relies heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Western Spur, which account for 81% of the route. Budget about $17 for fuel to complete the trip from the state's northeastern corner down toward the Camden area. Because you remain within the same state, the transition is seamless, offering a practical way to navigate from the suburban north to the urban southwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Norwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
64.6 mi
1h 18m
New Jersey Turnpike
18.7 mi
21m
Kaighns Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
Washington Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi
5m
Schraalenburgh Road
2.4 mi
3m
Tappan Road
1 mi
2m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, NJ and Camden, NJ.
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Start on this road
505 ft·33 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi·2 min·Tappan Road
3
Turn left onto CR 39
2.4 mi·3 min·Schraalenburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi·4 min·Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi·5 min·Teaneck Road
6
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi·49 sec·Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP SouthUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The RidgefieldsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi·3 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16WUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi·10 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
20
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi·8 min·Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
22
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
24
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since the trip is just over two hours, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience, though avoiding peak rush hour on the Turnpike is always a smart strategy. You likely won't need scheduled stops for such a short duration, but having your payment method ready for tolls is essential given the heavy reliance on major highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as refueling opportunities are best managed at designated service areas along the route. Use the 104.4-mile distance to your advantage by planning your arrival to coincide with your check-in or appointment time, as the lack of mandatory stops grants you full control over your pacing.
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 52.2 miles from Norwood, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
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 Norwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Norwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 104.4 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Norwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 64.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 102.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
7
10.2 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
12.4 mi into trip|~21m in|I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
7
94.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
7
102.1 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
$17.31 one way
$34.62 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.96
$37.91
premium
$4.93
$20.25
$40.49
diesel
$5.61
$23.05
$46.10
Estimated Tolls: $11.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(83.2 mi)$11.67
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
$17
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Norwood, NJ
Night
in Norwood on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
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
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
2h 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 7.2
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 25.2
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 39.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience designed for speed rather than scenery. The route is dominated by the New Jersey Turnpike, providing a consistent, fast-paced environment for the majority of your travel. You will face a significant, uninterrupted 64.6-mile stretch on the Western Spur, which demands steady focus during high-traffic periods. As you exit the major turnpikes and transition onto Kaighns Avenue, the character of the road shifts from a wide-open interstate to a more localized urban approach. Overall, the drive feels like a functional transit corridor, prioritizing directness over winding secondary roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 104.4 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 9.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
142 ft5 ft
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
142 ft
~39.2 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norwood, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp South
9.9 mi in|~18m
Exit 16W
12.4 mi in|~21m|via I 95; NJTP
Njtp South: Camden
77.5 mi in|~1h 40m|via NJTP
Wilmington
77.5 mi in|~1h 40m|via NJTP
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 104.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.67 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 9.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, NJ before heading back.
