How far is Camden, NJ from Elmer, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Elmer, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Elmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Elmer.
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Start on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
100 m · 7 sec · Morgan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
918 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Buck Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Turn right onto Harding Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
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Continue on Front Street
132 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Elmer.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Elmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Elmer?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Camden and 13.2 miles from Elmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Elmer.
Stop Ideas Near Pitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pitman.
Lindenwold
Atco, New Jersey
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Elmer. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 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 Elmer
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 39.5951100, -75.1701800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmer (-75.17018, 39.59511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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