This 92.8-mile journey from Victory Gardens, NJ to Camden, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. With 86% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on I-295, I-287, and US-206. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, making it an economical option for a day trip within New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for a quick visit or transit within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Victory Gardens, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
26 mi
30m
I 287
21.1 mi
25m
US 206
16.7 mi
26m
NJ 38
9.5 mi
14m
Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi
6m
NJ 10
3.5 mi
4m
Route 10 East
2.1 mi
3m
Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Garfield Avenue
157 ft·13 sec·Garfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Washington Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Place
193 ft·13 sec·Washington Place
4
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
5
Turn right onto CR 665
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Salem Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi·15 sec·S. Salem Street
7
Take the ramp
94 ft·2 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi·3 min·Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
12
Merge onto I 287
18 mi·22 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 17Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, FlemingtonUse 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, PrincetonUse 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·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·Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·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-AToward Sloan AvenueUse 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 40Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma CenterUse 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
For this 92.8-mile trip, which takes just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Camden. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly drive, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the 26-mile stretch on I-295. Since this is a single-day drive, dedicated rest stops aren't mandatory, but taking short breaks can enhance your comfort. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition onto local roads as you near your final destination in Camden.
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 46.4 miles from Victory Gardens, NJ, or about 1h 5m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
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 Victory Gardens, 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 Victory Gardens, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Victory Gardens, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 80.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 665 / South Salem Street
Turn right onto CR 665 / South Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip|~36m 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
29.6 mi into trip|~38m 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...
7
55.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
8
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
$15.39 one way
$30.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.85
$33.70
premium
$4.93
$18.00
$35.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.49
$40.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Victory Gardens, NJ
Morning
in Victory Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
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
15 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 9m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 12.8
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 6.4
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,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 86% of the drive taking place on major arteries like I-295, I-287, and US-206. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-295, covering 26 miles of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady speeds and efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways. While the highway focus ensures quick progress, be prepared for the typical characteristics of interstate driving as you navigate through New Jersey.
86% 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 0.3 miles in near CR 665 / South Salem Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 32 significant decision points across 92.8 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (US 206): 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.
Between Victory Gardens, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, Flemington, Princeton and Trauma Center.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (US 206): 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.
