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

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
106.43 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.38 mi
139.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.43 mi
Kilometers
171.29 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompton Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-15T05:06
Arrive Pompton Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Camden
53.2 mi
01h 09m
To Pompton Lakes
53.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Pompton 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 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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wanaque Avenue

    2267 ft · 39 sec · Wanaque Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Colfax Avenue

    72 m · 5 sec · Colfax Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Pompton 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 53%
Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 23%
I 80 West
7.14 mi · 7%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 4%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 09m from Camden
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Camden and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pompton Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 53.2 miles from Camden and 53.3 miles from Pompton Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Camden and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pompton Lakes.

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 Pompton Lakes. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.01 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
Pompton Lakes

#2 Pompton Lakes

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population10,931
Coordinates41.0053800, -74.2907000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Pompton Lakes (-74.2907, 41.00538)

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
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.95 $18.63 $37.25
Diesel $5.98 $22.48 $44.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Pompton Lakes. The current time is 05:06:18.

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.