How far is Camden, NJ from South Plainfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to South Plainfield, NJ is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
71.78 mi
01h 33m
Flight
58.58 mi
94.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.78 mi
Kilometers
115.52 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Plainfield
Tue, Apr 14, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-14T21:25
Arrive South Plainfield
Tue, Apr 14, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Camden
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To South Plainfield
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and South Plainfield.

  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

    38.6 mi · 44 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    2060 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    2179 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    559 ft · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Durham Avenue

    2403 ft · 52 sec · Durham Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    1176 ft · 26 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Church Street

    102 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    122 m · 23 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Plainfield Avenue

    59 m · 8 sec · South Plainfield Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Plainfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.1 mi · 74%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 8%
I 287 North
5.27 mi · 7%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.36 mi · 2%
Durham Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

38.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 46m from Camden
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Partly Sunny near South Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to South Plainfield?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Camden and 35.9 miles from South Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Partly Sunny near South Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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 8.3 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 7.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and South Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 58.58 mi (94.28 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
South Plainfield

#2 South Plainfield

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population23,965
Coordinates40.5792700, -74.4115400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: South Plainfield (-74.41154, 40.57927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 South Plainfield. The current time is 21:25:34.

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.