Origin
Rockaway, NJ
Afternoon in Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockaway, 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
2h 10m
Distance
95.3 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockaway, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Rockaway, NJ to Camden, NJ is 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 10m via I 295, I 287, and US 206, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. You'll be on highways for about 81% of the journey, so expect a focused drive with minimal detours. It's a practical route for getting from the northeast part of the state down towards the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Consider this if you need an efficient way to cover ground without extensive sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Rockaway, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26 mi | 30m |
| I 287 | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| US 206 | 16.7 mi | 26m |
| NJ 38 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Brunswick Pike | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| 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 Rockaway, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 513
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 513
337 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wall Street
4
Turn right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on CR 513
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
6
Continue on CR 513
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Hibernia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East
9
Merge onto I 80
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 287
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 287
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; US 206
16
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 206
18
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft
·
18 sec
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Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Witherspoon Street
23
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Vandeventer Avenue
25
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brunswick Pike
27
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
30
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 295
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Use the slight right lane.
36
Merge onto NJ 38
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 38
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
38
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
39
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
40
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, this trip is easily doable in a single day. You can leave anytime, but an early morning departure will help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Camden area. Since it's a short drive, you don't need to plan for extensive stops; perhaps one brief break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $16, and while there are ample opportunities to refuel, it's always wise to top off before heading into more congested zones.
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 47.6 miles from Rockaway, NJ, or about 1h 4m 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Rockaway, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Rockaway, 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 315 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
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 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
9
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
$15.80 one way
$31.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Sunday
Local time
1:30 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
16 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 10m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 16.4
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$10
near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the mileage on major roads. You'll encounter stretches of I 295, I 287, and US 206, designed for efficient travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is about 26 miles on I 295. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, as the focus is on covering distance. While not overly complex, staying aware of your chosen highway segments will be key to a smooth progression.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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 I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 95.3 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockaway, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Somerville, Flemington, Princeton and Trauma Center.
Mahwah
6.5 mi in
|
~8m
Somerville
6.7 mi in
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~8m
Flemington
30.5 mi in
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~37m
Princeton
32.2 mi in
|
~39m
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via US 206
Trauma Center
83.2 mi in
|
~1h 51m
About the Cities
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 2h 10m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m 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 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.
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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 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 (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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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