Origin
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Morning in Sayreville Junction on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sayreville Junction, 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 28m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Sayreville Junction, NJ to Camden, NJ is 65 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option if you need to get between these locations efficiently. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 48.2 mi | 55m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville Junction, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
141 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Solook Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 535
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 535
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Reid Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Reid Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on East Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prospect Street
9
Turn right onto CR 527
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Bridge Turnpike
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Tices Lane
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tices Lane
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NJ 18
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
487 ft
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
31 mi
·
36 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
23
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
25
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
26
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
27
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Sayreville Junction, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 18 / State Route 18
Turn right onto NJ 18 / State Route 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
$10.78 one way
$21.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.75
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.2 mi)
$6.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
33 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
13 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a longest stretch of 48.2 miles without needing to exit. The route is dominated by this high-speed corridor, meaning you'll experience consistent travel speeds for most of the drive. While the main roads are listed as New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, and Washington Road, the bulk of the mileage is on the Turnpike itself, offering a predictable driving experience.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 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 4.6 miles in near NJ 18 / State Route 18.
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 65 miles you will encounter 21 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 4.6 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sayreville Junction, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6 mi in
|
~13m
Njtp South: Trenton
6.3 mi in
|
~14m
Njtp South: Camden
38.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
38.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via NJTP
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.75 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 4.6 miles (NJ 18 / State Route 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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