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

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to East Rutherford, NJ is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
92.61 mi
02h 02m
Flight
82.66 mi
133.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.66 mi
Kilometers
133.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.61 mi
Kilometers
149.04 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rutherford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive East Rutherford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Camden
46.3 mi
01h 01m
To East Rutherford
46.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 31 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 right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.8 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Secaucus, Rutherford

    1.4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2561 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Rutherford

    637 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Highland Cross

    65 m · 8 sec · Highland Cross

  28. 28

    Continue on Meadow Road

    1850 ft · 42 sec · Meadow Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hackensack Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hackensack Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Garden Street

    774 ft · 39 sec · Garden Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boiling Springs Avenue

    154 m · 22 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 77%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.77 mi · 7%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
NJ 3
2.19 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 1%
NJ 17 North
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
01h 01m from Camden
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Camden and Rain Showers Likely near East Rutherford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Camden and 46.3 miles from East Rutherford.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and East Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 82.66 mi (133.03 km).

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#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

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

#2 East Rutherford

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Population9,646
Coordinates40.8339900, -74.0970900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: East Rutherford (-74.09709, 40.83399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and East Rutherford. The current time is 07:35:54.

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.