How far is Budd Lake, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Budd Lake, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
102.07 mi
01h 59m
Flight
68.39 mi
110.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.39 mi
Kilometers
110.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.27 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Budd Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Budd Lake
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Budd Lake
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
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Budd Lake
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Camden
58.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Budd Lake and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    1767 ft · 46 sec · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Flanders Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Flanders Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flanders Netcong Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flanders Netcong Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 206

    14.7 mi · 23 min · US Highway 206

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  29. 29

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

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Budd Lake 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 24%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 16%
US Highway 206
14.7 mi · 14%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 10%
Brunswick Pike
4.53 mi · 4%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
01h 00m from Budd Lake
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Budd Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Budd Lake to Camden?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Budd Lake and 58.7 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Budd Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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 Princeton Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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 9.7 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 9.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Budd Lake and Camden. Straight-line distance: 68.39 mi (110.06 km).

Budd Lake

#1 Budd Lake

Census designated place

Population8,968
Coordinates40.8712100, -74.7340500
Altitude291
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: Mount Olive Road (-74.733985, 40.871209)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.42
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.71 $29.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.56 $33.11
Premium $4.95 $17.83 $35.67
Diesel $5.98 $21.53 $43.06

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 Budd Lake and Camden. The current time is 21:18:59.

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.