How far is Camden, NJ from Alpha, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Alpha, NJ is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Alpha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Alpha.
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Start on Broadway
996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1314 ft · 26 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 North: Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1.6 mi · 4 min · Benjamin Franklin Bridge
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Take the exit right toward 5th Street
113 m · 11 sec
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Continue on North 5th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
2185 ft · 47 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1428 ft · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
74 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower State Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road
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Turn right onto US 202 Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · US 202 Parkway
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
119 m · 8 sec · Doylestown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Easton
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doylestown Bypass
2.9 mi · 4 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on Easton Road
20.2 mi · 31 min · Easton Road
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Turn right onto Delaware Road
1027 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Road
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Continue on Riegelsville Bridge
669 ft · 39 sec · Riegelsville Bridge
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Turn right onto River Road
98 m · 6 sec · River Road
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Continue on Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Riegelsville Warren Glen Road
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Keep slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Alpha.
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.
Easton Road
Continue on Easton Road
20.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Alpha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Alpha?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Byram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Camden and 31.5 miles from Alpha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Alpha.
Stop Ideas Near Byram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Byram.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Alpha. Straight-line distance: 51.24 mi (82.47 km).
#1 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpha
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670400, -75.1574000 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpha (-75.1574, 40.66704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
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
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