Origin
Swedesboro, NJ
Morning in Swedesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swedesboro, 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
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swedesboro, NJ
David Kanigan
Camden, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Swedesboro, NJ to Camden, NJ is 18.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 295 and Swedesboro Paulsboro Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey. The drive is a mixed bag, combining highway speeds with some local road travel, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Swedesboro Paulsboro Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Paulsboro Swedesboro Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Swedesboro Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swedesboro, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 653
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Swedesboro Paulsboro Road
3
Continue on CR 653
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Paulsboro Swedesboro Road
4
Continue on CR 653
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Swedesboro Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 295 North, US 130 North
6
Merge onto I 295; US 130
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 295; US 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 130
Exit 23
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295 South
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
11
Merge onto US 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
12
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 551
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Broadway
15
Continue on CR 551
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Broadway
16
Continue on CR 551
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
17
Continue on CR 551
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Turnpike
18
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 295; US 130
Merge onto I 295; US 130
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 130
Take the exit onto US 130 toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
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 23
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
8
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 South
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Broadway Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
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
33 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
27m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 51% of it being highway driving on I 295. You'll encounter stretches of faster travel, including one segment of 7.4 miles on I 295 without a break. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Swedesboro Paulsboro Road and South Broadway, the driving pace will likely slow, incorporating more local traffic and intersections. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway transit and more typical suburban road navigation.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 295; US 130.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 295; US 130): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (US 130): 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.
On the drive from Swedesboro, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gloucester along the way.
Gloucester
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 130
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 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Broadway 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 5.4 miles (I 295; US 130): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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