Origin
Princeton, NJ
Afternoon in Princeton on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton, 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 1m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Connecting Princeton to Camden is a straightforward 45.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. Because the trip is short, you can easily complete it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making this an economical trip across the Northeast region. Your route relies heavily on major thoroughfares including I-295, NJ-38, and segments of the Brunswick Pike. This drive functions well for commuters or travelers looking for a direct path between these two New Jersey hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26 mi | 30m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nassau Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 27
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nassau Street
2
Turn right onto CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
4
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
7
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 295
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
15
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Princeton, 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 6.3 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 South: Camden
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.4 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
70°F
Burlington, NJ
23 mi in
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
21 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 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 78% of your travel time will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey features a significant 26-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-295, which serves as the backbone of your trip. While the route begins with local access via the Brunswick Pike, it quickly transitions into a more consistent interstate pace. You will find that the personality of the road is functional and efficient rather than leisurely. Navigating the transition from the Princeton area into the Camden region involves steady, high-traffic driving patterns.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 NJ 38. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
Elevation Range
198 ft
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.
On the drive from Princeton, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trauma Center along the way.
Trauma Center
33.4 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Princeton, NJ
Full guide →Princeton, home to the prestigious Princeton University, is a municipality with a population of approximately 32,000 (2017) in Mercer County, central New Jersey.
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 1m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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