How far is Camden, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 02h 20m.
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.
Borough of 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 Franklin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Franklin Lakes.
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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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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 left to continue on Kaighns Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
1088 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2805 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North
1106 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
531 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Franklin Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
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 Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Franklin Lakes?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Camden and 53.4 miles from Franklin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
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 Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 89.37 mi (143.83 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 Franklin Lakes
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,206 |
| Coordinates | 41.0167600, -74.2057000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
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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