How far is Chester, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Chester, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
94.03 mi
01h 46m
Flight
63.34 mi
101.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.34 mi
Kilometers
101.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.03 mi
Kilometers
151.33 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Lawrence
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Chester
39.4 mi
00h 53m
To Camden
54.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    20 m · 8 sec · Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 206

    9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 26%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 17%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 10%
US Highway 206
9.66 mi · 10%
Brunswick Pike
4.53 mi · 5%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 53m from Chester
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Chester and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Chester and 54.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Chester and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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 5.7 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 5.7 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 Lawrence.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

7 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Camden. Straight-line distance: 63.34 mi (101.94 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population1,620
Coordinates40.7842700, -74.6968300
Altitude258
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: Perry Street (-74.696863, 40.784247)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.95 $16.45 $32.89
Diesel $5.98 $19.85 $39.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Camden. The current time is 23:25:29.

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.