How far is Camden, NJ from Chester, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Chester, NJ is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 54m.
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 Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Chester.
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Start on Broadway
996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1622 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 1 sec
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4
Turn slight right
145 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street
90 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Baird Boulevard
2707 ft · 1 min · Baird Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard
2552 ft · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
1208 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Kaighns Avenue
1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike
5.2 mi · 7 min · Marlton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Nassau Street
781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Continue on Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
127 m · 9 sec · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Turn right onto Perry Street
20 m · 3 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Chester?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Camden and 40.6 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Chester. Straight-line distance: 63.34 mi (101.94 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 Chester
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7842700, -74.6968300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-74.69683, 40.78427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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