How far is Clinton, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Clinton, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
106.79 mi
01h 53m
Flight
78.31 mi
126.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.31 mi
Kilometers
126.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.79 mi
Kilometers
171.86 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Clinton
49.8 mi
00h 56m
To Camden
57 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Avenue

    1433 ft · 42 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseneck Road

    106 m · 11 sec · Horseneck Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Street

    2876 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    85 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    125 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Bloomfield Avenue

    33 m · 4 sec · Old Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New Road

    947 ft · 25 sec · New Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1095 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

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

    978 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  33. 33

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 52%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 12%
Essex Freeway
9.42 mi · 9%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 56m from Clinton
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Clinton and 57 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Camden. Straight-line distance: 78.31 mi (126.02 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates40.8792700, -74.3148700
Altitude53
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: Hollywood Avenue (-74.315089, 40.879426)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $15.40
Round trip
$30.81
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.40 $30.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.34 $34.68
Premium $4.95 $18.68 $37.35
Diesel $5.98 $22.54 $45.09

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 Clinton and Camden. The current time is 01:05:39.

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.