How far is Camden, NJ from West Caldwell, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to West Caldwell, NJ is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
95 mi
02h 05m
Flight
76.48 mi
123.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.48 mi
Kilometers
123.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Tue, Apr 14, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-14T18:05
Arrive West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Camden
47.5 mi
01h 03m
To West Caldwell
47.5 mi
01h 03m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and West Caldwell.

  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

    16.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    770 ft · 20 sec · Roseland Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Passaic Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 59%
Garden State Parkway
16.6 mi · 17%
Essex Freeway
6.91 mi · 7%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
1.1 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
01h 03m from Camden
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to West Caldwell?

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Camden and 47.5 miles from West Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Partly Sunny near West Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and West Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.08 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
West Caldwell

#2 West Caldwell

Township of New Jersey

Population10,828
Coordinates40.8409329, -74.3018154
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: West Caldwell (-74.301815, 40.840933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and West Caldwell. The current time is 18:05:49.

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.