How far is Camden, NJ from Hillside, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Hillside, NJ is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
81.41 mi
01h 45m
Flight
71.17 mi
114.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.41 mi
Kilometers
131.01 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Hillside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
40.7 mi
00h 52m
To Hillside
40.7 mi
00h 52m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Hillside.

  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

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard

    66 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue West, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport

    2142 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    109 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Dowd Avenue, North Avenue

    99 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Avenue East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Avenue East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 82%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 7%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
North Avenue East
1.36 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Hillside Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 52m from Camden
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Chance Rain Showers near Hillside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Hillside?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 40.7 miles from Camden and 40.7 miles from Hillside.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Chance Rain Showers near Hillside.

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 11.1 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 Hillside. Straight-line distance: 71.17 mi (114.54 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hillside

#2 Hillside

Township of New Jersey

Population21,841
Coordinates40.7012100, -74.2301500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Hillside (-74.23015, 40.70121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.45
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.73 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.20 $26.40
Premium $4.95 $14.22 $28.44
Diesel $5.98 $17.16 $34.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Hillside. The current time is 22:43:28.

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.