How far is Carteret, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Carteret, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
79.01 mi
01h 19m
Flight
65.08 mi
104.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Carteret
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carteret
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carteret
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 Carteret
36.7 mi
00h 39m
To Camden
42.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carteret Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Carteret Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    771 ft · 39 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2928 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Avenue

    1743 ft · 50 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    906 ft · 26 sec · Industrial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1630 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    44.3 mi · 51 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
61.1 mi · 77%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 10%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.62 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

44.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 39m from Carteret
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Carteret and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 36.7 miles from Carteret and 42.4 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carteret and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

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 7.4 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 9 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 8.6 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 Carteret and Camden. Straight-line distance: 65.08 mi (104.73 km).

Carteret

#1 Carteret

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population23,383
Coordinates40.5773300, -74.2282000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Carteret Avenue (-74.22821, 40.577319)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 Carteret and Camden. The current time is 22:57:55.

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.