How far is Camden, NJ from Oakland, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.34 mi
02h 21m
Flight
87.54 mi
140.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.54 mi
Kilometers
140.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.34 mi
Kilometers
171.14 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:41 PM EST
Return by in Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 9:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Oakland
Fri, Nov 6, 6:41 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EST
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Camden
53.1 mi
01h 10m
To Oakland
53.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.1 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight toward Black Oak Ridge Road

    772 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Ridge Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Black Oak Ridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Terhune Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Terhune Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Ramapo Valley Road

    106 m · 6 sec · Ramapo Valley Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ramapo Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 53%
Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 23%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 4%
I 80 West
4.1 mi · 4%
Black Oak Ridge Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 10m from Camden
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Camden and Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 53.1 miles from Camden and 53.2 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 87.54 mi (140.89 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
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#2 Oakland

Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0131500, -74.2643100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Oakland (-74.26431, 41.01315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
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.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.72
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $15.36 $30.72
Mid-grade $4.72 $17.71 $35.42
Premium $5.04 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $6.33 $23.75 $47.50

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Oakland. The current time is 16:19:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.