How far is Camden, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
102.48 mi
02h 17m
Flight
89.88 mi
144.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.88 mi
Kilometers
144.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.48 mi
Kilometers
164.92 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-15T09:23
Arrive Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Camden
51.2 mi
01h 08m
To Ridgewood
51.3 mi
01h 08m

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
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  32. 32

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Maple Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue

    947 ft · 32 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 65%
NJ 21
15 mi · 15%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
Maple Avenue
3.1 mi · 3%
River Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
01h 08m from Camden
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Camden and Partly Cloudy near Ridgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Camden and 51.3 miles from Ridgewood.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Camden and Partly Cloudy near Ridgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamesburg, 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 Jamesburg.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 89.88 mi (144.64 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
Ridgewood

#2 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.58
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.79 $29.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.65 $33.30
Premium $4.95 $17.93 $35.87
Diesel $5.98 $21.65 $43.30

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 Ridgewood. The current time is 09:23:43.

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.