Fiorentini Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Vale, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Embarking on a journey from River Vale, NJ, to Camden, NJ, covers 114.8 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 6 minutes. This drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected experience through the state. Expect the fuel cost to be around $19, a reasonable budget for this relatively short trip within the Northeast region. This route offers a straightforward connection between two points in New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from River Vale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 60.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| NJ 17 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Maywood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between River Vale, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on Park Place
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Turn right onto CR 110
Continue on CR 110
Continue on CR 110
Turn right onto CR 110
Turn left onto CR 110
Turn left onto CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Turn right onto CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ-73
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
Turn slight right onto CR 607
Turn left onto CR 551
Arrive at destination
Given the 2-hour duration and local road nature of this drive from River Vale to Camden, leaving in the morning or early afternoon will allow for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is not specified, you can be flexible with when and where you might want to pull over for a break. Planning for a fuel cost of approximately $19 is straightforward for this 114.8-mile journey. A specific tip for this turn-heavy route: keep an eye on your GPS for upcoming turns, as many will be sharp and require timely navigation to stay on course.
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 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.
Open the route before leaving River Vale, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 River Vale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from River Vale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Chuck E. Cheese
Paramus, New Jersey
Bite Food & Coffee Co
Hackensack, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
RIM Cafe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CNT Cafe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Near the start, right off the route
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018800669
Near the end, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm
+18562160090
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm
+12154638888
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12–10 pm
+12154653515
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+12678869851
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+12673191700
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the start, ~11 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
+19083121242
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Highland Park, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, New Jersey
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+12014401329
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Camden, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18444743474
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Harrison, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12012175482
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
River Edge, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–11 pm
+16093887728
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12159222386
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–9:30 pm
+12154546159
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 103.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$17.49 one way
$34.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.89
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 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 | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in River Vale on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be engaging with the road frequently rather than cruising on a highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a continuous series of turns and local street navigation for the entire 114.8 miles. The absence of long highway stretches means the longest uninterrupted drive will be relatively short, demanding constant attention to your surroundings. You'll be driving through towns and residential areas for the bulk of this trip, experiencing the local landscape directly.
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 16.4 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 105.5 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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between River Vale, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Rutherford
American Dream
Stadium
Racetrack
Training Facility
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Newark
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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