If you are looking to travel from Port Reading to Camden, you are looking at a 77.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Since the entire route is within New Jersey, you will remain in the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. This is an ideal one-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay or complex multi-day planning. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a straightforward, no-frills transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Port Reading, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
53.3 mi
1h 1m
Kaighns Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
Main Street
2.8 mi
5m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Woodbridge Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
NJ-73
0.6 mi
<1m
Rahway Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
57 ft·8 sec·Langford Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Port Reading Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604
0.4 mi·48 sec·Rahway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 514
2.8 mi·5 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 514
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi·42 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
18
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi·8 min·Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
20
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since this 77.5-mile route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure timing to avoid the busiest local traffic hours. Given the stop-and-go nature of a turn-heavy local drive, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for a trip where you will be actively maneuvering through several municipal roads. You won't have any formal stops scheduled, so make sure to manage your fuel needs before heading out, keeping the $13 estimated cost in mind for your budget. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on local avenues like Rahway and Port Reading means you will be making frequent turns throughout the 1-hour and 24-minute duration.
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 34.8 miles from Port Reading, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 45m 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 13m
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 Port Reading, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Reading, NJ
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Port Reading, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 53.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
5.4 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
5.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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
67.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.62
$25.24
premium
$4.93
$13.48
$26.96
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
Estimated Tolls: $7.46
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.3 mi)$7.46
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Morning
in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
35 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating via 2nd Avenue, Port Reading Avenue, and Rahway Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. Because you are avoiding major highways, the drive requires consistent focus on local traffic patterns and intersections. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the pace remains steady and grounded in the local infrastructure. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local road navigation over open-road cruising.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Port Reading, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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 31m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.46 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.
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 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
