How far is Camden, NJ from Riverside, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Riverside, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.83 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.3 mi
18.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.83 mi
Kilometers
20.65 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-18T23:04
Arrive Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Camden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Morris
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Camden
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Riverside
6.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 130 North

    136 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto South Crescent Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Crescent Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Westfield Camden Turnpike

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Camden Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    130 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chester Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    2553 ft · 2 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairview Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Fairview Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westfield Camden Turnpike
5.5 mi · 43%
South Crescent Boulevard
3.49 mi · 27%
Kaighns Avenue
1.6 mi · 12%
Chester Avenue
0.99 mi · 8%
West Washington Street
0.48 mi · 4%
Atlantic Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westfield Camden Turnpike

Continue on Westfield Camden Turnpike

5.42 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 11m from Camden
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Camden and 6.4 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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 Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

2 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

7 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.19 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Riverside

Township of New Jersey

Population7,864
Coordinates40.0323300, -74.9573900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Riverside (-74.95739, 40.03233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Riverside. The current time is 23:04:11.

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.