How far is Camden, NJ from Mountain Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Mountain Lakes, NJ is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.7 mi
02h 09m
Flight
76.07 mi
122.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.07 mi
Kilometers
122.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.7 mi
Kilometers
152.4 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Mountain Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Princeton
NJ

Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States

From Camden
47.3 mi
01h 04m
To Mountain Lakes
47.3 mi
01h 04m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Mountain Lakes.

  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 right to continue on Marlton Pike

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Marlton Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 31 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Intervale Road, Mountain Lakes

    1000 ft · 31 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Intervale Road

    564 ft · 13 sec · Intervale Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fanny Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fanny Road

  35. 35

    Turn sharp left onto Boulevard

    3169 ft · 1 min · Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1242 ft · 55 sec · Glen Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
32.7 mi · 34%
I 287 North
26.1 mi · 28%
State Road
8.36 mi · 9%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 8%
Marlton Pike
5.16 mi · 5%
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 04m from Camden
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Chance Rain Showers near Mountain Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Mountain Lakes?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Camden and 47.3 miles from Mountain Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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 Princeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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 10.5 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 10.4 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 Princeton.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

5 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

17 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 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 Mountain Lakes. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.42 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mountain Lakes

#2 Mountain Lakes

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population4,197
Coordinates40.8948200, -74.4329300
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Mountain Lakes (-74.43293, 40.89482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 Mountain Lakes. The current time is 22:54:53.

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.