How far is Camden, NJ from North Plainfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
74.47 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.81 mi
97.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Plainfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-17T21:34
Arrive North Plainfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Camden
37.2 mi
00h 50m
To North Plainfield
37.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and North Plainfield.

  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

    33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  24. 24

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 23 sec · South Washington Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1644 ft · 33 sec · North Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on West Front Street

    1683 ft · 40 sec · West Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Drive

    1322 ft · 36 sec · North Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
48.3 mi · 65%
Memorial Parkway
6.02 mi · 8%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 8%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.72 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
New Market Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 50m from Camden
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Chance Rain Showers near North Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to North Plainfield?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Camden and 37.2 miles from North Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 9.2 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 8.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and North Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 km).

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#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
North Plainfield

#2 North Plainfield

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population21,246
Coordinates40.6301000, -74.4273700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: North Plainfield (-74.42737, 40.6301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and North Plainfield. The current time is 21:34:21.

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.