How far is Allentown, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Allentown, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.38 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.27 mi
53.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.42 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willingboro
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Allentown
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To Camden
25.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Maiden Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waker Street

    45 m · 4 sec · Waker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    1630 ft · 33 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    1568 ft · 31 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Yardville-Allentown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Yardville-Allentown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3122 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3116 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Camden

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    962 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
16.3 mi · 37%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 22%
Yardville-Allentown Road
4.42 mi · 10%
Burlington Pike
3.48 mi · 8%
Kaighns Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Broadway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willingboro
00h 25m from Allentown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Camden?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willingboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Allentown and 25.8 miles from Camden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Willingboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Willingboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willingboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Camden. Straight-line distance: 33.27 mi (53.55 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,761
Coordinates40.1778900, -74.5834900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Maiden Lane (-74.583489, 40.177888)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Camden. The current time is 04:06:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.