How far is Camden, NJ from Highland Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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 in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Highland Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Highland Lake.
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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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
676 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Canistear Road
7 mi · 17 min · Canistear Road
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Turn left onto Lookover Lane
95 m · 22 sec · Lookover Lane
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Turn right onto Coon Den Road
685 ft · 39 sec · Coon Den Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive East
949 ft · 55 sec · Lakeside Drive East
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Turn right onto Glen Road
643 ft · 37 sec · Glen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Highland Lake.
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 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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Camden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Highland Lake?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Camden and 62.5 miles from Highland Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Camden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Highland Lake. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.94 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 Highland Lake
Town
| Population | 4,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1767600, -74.4565500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Lake (-74.45655, 41.17676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.85 | $43.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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 15, 2026
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