How far is Camden, NJ from Sussex, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Sussex, NJ is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
131.82 mi
02h 54m
Flight
92.68 mi
149.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.68 mi
Kilometers
149.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.82 mi
Kilometers
212.15 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sussex
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-19T06:04
Arrive Sussex
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Camden
65.9 mi
01h 27m
To Sussex
65.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    693 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 42%
I 80 West
34.7 mi · 26%
Garden State Parkway
24.1 mi · 18%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 5%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 3%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
01h 27m from Camden
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Camden and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Camden and 65.9 miles from Sussex.

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

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Camden and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Sussex. Straight-line distance: 92.68 mi (149.16 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
Sussex

#2 Sussex

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population1,979
Coordinates41.2098200, -74.6076600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Sussex (-74.60766, 41.20982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$38.00
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.00 $38.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.39 $42.77
Premium $4.95 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.98 $27.81 $55.61

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 Sussex. The current time is 06:04:19.

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.