How far is Camden, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

Fastest route

The distance between Camden, New Jersey and East Orange, New Jersey is approximately 91.0 miles (146.4 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is to take I-95 N. The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 33 minutes. The route includes tolls.

Directions

🚗 Get on I-676 S:

  • Head north on Broadway toward Everett St.
  • Turn right onto Atlantic Ave.
  • Turn right onto the ramp to Walt Whitman Brg.

🛣️ Follow I-295 N, NJ Tpke, I-95 N, and Garden State Pkwy:

  • Take I-295 N and NJ Tpke.
  • Take exit 36 A to merge onto NJ-73 S toward Berlin.
  • Use the right lane to take the ramp to the Turnpike Entrance (toll road).
  • Keep left at the fork, following signs for New York, and merge onto NJ Tpke (toll road).
  • Keep left at the fork to stay on NJ Tpke, following signs for New Jersey Tpke (toll road).
  • Continue onto I-95 N/NJ Tpke (toll road).
  • Use the right two lanes to take exit 11 for Garden State Parkway (toll road).
  • Merge onto Garden State Pkwy (toll road).
  • Take exit 145 toward I-280/The Oranges/Newark/Harrison.
  • Keep right, following signs for County Rd 509/County Rd 508/East Orange, and merge onto Winthrop Terrace.
  • Take S Grove St to Parkway Dr:
    • Merge onto Winthrop Terrace.
    • Turn left onto S Grove St.
    • Turn right onto Parkway Dr.
  • Make a sharp left onto N Arlington Ave.
  • Take a slight left onto Parkway Dr.
  • Arrive in East Orange, New Jersey.

Tips & Suggestions

🛣️ Plan for Toll Roads: Be prepared for tolls along the route. Make sure to have enough cash or electronic payment methods to cover the toll fees.

⚠️ Check Traffic Conditions: Before starting your journey, check the current traffic conditions. Consider using a traffic monitoring app or website to find the best time to travel and avoid potential delays.

📱 Use Navigation Apps: To ensure you stay on the right track, utilize navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze. They can provide real-time directions, alternative routes, and updates on traffic conditions.

⛽ Refuel Before the Trip: Before embarking on your journey, make sure your vehicle has enough fuel. It's recommended to start with a full tank or refuel along the way to avoid running out of gas.

🚘 Maintain a Safe Speed: While driving, adhere to speed limits and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions. This will help ensure a smooth and secure journey.

📅 Allow Extra Time: Consider allowing extra time for your trip, especially if you have time-sensitive commitments. Unexpected delays or traffic congestion may occur, so it's better to be prepared.

📝 Take Note of Landmarks: If you're not familiar with the area, note down significant landmarks or exits along the route. This can serve as a helpful reference point in case you need to reorient yourself or ask for directions.

Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
75.5 mi
121.5 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.49 mi
Kilometers
147.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive East Orange
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Camden
42.9 mi
00h 49m
To East Orange
48.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1622 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street

    90 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baird Boulevard

    2707 ft · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    1108 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2552 ft · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

    1208 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kaighns Avenue

    1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 61%
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi · 17%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 7%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
75.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 49m from Camden
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to East Orange?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Camden and 48.6 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 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 Camden and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 75.5 mi (121.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.85 $29.71
Premium $4.95 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $5.98 $19.32 $38.63

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and East Orange. The current time is 19:58:13.

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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.