How far is Camden, NJ from Pennington, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Pennington, NJ is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
40.98 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.79 mi
52.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.79 mi
Kilometers
52.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Pennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Edgewater Park
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Camden
20.5 mi
00h 30m
To Pennington
20.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1314 ft · 26 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 North: Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia

    909 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Benjamin Franklin Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Chester

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    544 ft · 9 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    11 mi · 15 min · Delaware Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Scudder Falls Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Ewing, Pennington

    636 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 31 North: Pennington

    69 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Pennington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road

    143 m · 9 sec · Pennington Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Delaware Avenue

    50 m · 11 sec · East Delaware Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.8 mi · 70%
Scudder Falls Bridge
4.27 mi · 10%
Pennington Road
1.95 mi · 5%
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1.77 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
1.54 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater Park
00h 30m from Camden
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Pennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Edgewater Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Camden and 20.5 miles from Pennington.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Pennington.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater Park

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 Edgewater Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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 11.7 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 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater Park.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

20 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 32.79 mi (52.77 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Pennington

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,607
Coordinates40.3284400, -74.7907200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Pennington (-74.79072, 40.32844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Pennington. The current time is 00:19:43.

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.