How far is Camden, NJ from Rumson, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Rumson, NJ is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
78.42 mi
01h 48m
Flight
66.73 mi
107.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.21 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rumson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Rumson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Camden
39.1 mi
00h 54m
To Rumson
39.3 mi
00h 54m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Rumson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wyckoff Road

    1661 ft · 41 sec · Wyckoff Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Broad Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Avenue of Two Rivers

    2055 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Two Rivers

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    829 ft · 23 sec · Ridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1069 ft · 32 sec · East River Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Black Point Road

    45 m · 7 sec · Black Point Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.1 mi · 42%
Franklin Street
9.27 mi · 12%
NJ 18 South
8.36 mi · 11%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 8%
Rumson Road
3.66 mi · 5%
NJ 33 Business East
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 54m from Camden
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Rumson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Camden and 39.3 miles from Rumson.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 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 10.5 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 10.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Rumson. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Rumson

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,671
Coordinates40.3720500, -73.9990300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Rumson (-73.99903, 40.37205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 Rumson. The current time is 01:44:46.

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.