How far is Closter, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Closter, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
113.25 mi
02h 04m
Flight
94.57 mi
152.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.57 mi
Kilometers
152.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.25 mi
Kilometers
182.26 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Closter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Closter
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Closter
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Closter
51.9 mi
01h 02m
To Camden
61.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Closter and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    538 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Naugle Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Naugle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Closter Dock Road

    574 ft · 32 sec · Closter Dock Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Street

    1153 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Closter 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
65.1 mi · 57%
New Jersey Turnpike
18.7 mi · 16%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 3%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 02m from Closter
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Closter 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 Closter to Camden?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Closter and 61.4 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Closter and Camden. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.19 km).

Closter

#1 Closter

Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,446
Coordinates40.9731500, -73.9615300
Altitude12
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: Railroad Avenue (-73.961547, 40.973161)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.40 $36.79
Premium $4.95 $19.82 $39.63
Diesel $5.98 $23.92 $47.84

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 Closter and Camden. The current time is 21:23:40.

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.