Peapack to Camden is 73.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via I 295, US 206, and NJ 38, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused drive that’s efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a short duration and straightforward path, it's a solid choice for a single-day journey, allowing ample time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Peapack, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
26 mi
30m
US 206
16.7 mi
26m
NJ 38
9.5 mi
14m
Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi
6m
I 287
3.9 mi
4m
US Highway 206
3.4 mi
5m
Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Washington Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peapack, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Tainter Street
110 ft·13 sec·Tainter Street
2
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Willow Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 512
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
4
Turn right onto CR 661
0.5 mi·1 min·Holland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 206
3.4 mi·5 min·US Highway 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, PrincetonUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi·1 min·I 287
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi·3 min·I 287
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
Exit 17Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, FlemingtonUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi·1 min·US 202; US 206
11
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi·37 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, PrincetonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft·7 sec·US 206
13
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi·14 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi·11 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·6 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·18 sec·Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Witherspoon Street
18
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·Vandeventer Avenue
20
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft·3 sec·Brunswick Pike
22
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
25
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi·2 min·I 295
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 65B-AToward Sloan AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 295
24 mi·27 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 40Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma CenterUse the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi·14 min·NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
33
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
34
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
35
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 47 minute duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of time. There are no mandated stops in the data, so you can tailor your breaks to your needs, perhaps grabbing fuel or a quick rest along I 295. Plan your departure time to avoid peak commuting hours if possible. The primary roads are well-maintained, but be aware of potential traffic as you near Camden.
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 36.7 miles from Peapack, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 59m 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 29m
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 Peapack, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peapack, NJ
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Peapack, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 26 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 206 / US Highway 206
At end of road, turn left onto US 206 / US Highway 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
8
8.7 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
7
10.4 mi into trip|~16m in|US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princet...
8
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
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 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.19 one way
$24.37 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.35
$26.69
premium
$4.93
$14.25
$28.51
diesel
$5.61
$16.23
$32.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.72
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.43
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.29
$4.70
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Peapack, NJ
Late night
in Peapack on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
20 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 47m 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.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route predominantly features highway driving, with 82% of the journey on major roads like I 295, US 206, and NJ 38. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 73.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26 miles on I 295, offering a period of steady cruising. While primarily on interstates, the inclusion of US 206 and NJ 38 may introduce slightly different driving conditions as you approach Camden. Overall, it’s designed for efficient travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 206 / US Highway 206.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 29 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 1.1 miles (US 206 / US Highway 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Peapack, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton, Flemington and Trauma Center.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 1.1 miles (US 206 / US Highway 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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.
