How far is Cranbury, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Cranbury, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
54.73 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.86 mi
67.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.73 mi
Kilometers
88.08 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Tue, Apr 14, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Cranbury
Tue, Apr 14, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranbury
2026-04-14T18:02
Arrive Camden
Tue, Apr 14, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cranbury
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Cranbury
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Camden
31.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plainsboro Road

    952 ft · 29 sec · Plainsboro Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    72 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Half Acre Road

    87 m · 12 sec · Half Acre Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3116 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Burlington Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Camden

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    962 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranbury 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
16.3 mi · 30%
Half Acre Road
15.2 mi · 28%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 18%
Kaighns Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Burlington Pike
0.96 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 29m from Cranbury
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cranbury and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Cranbury and 31.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 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 9.9 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 4.7 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranbury and Camden. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.36 km).

Cranbury

#1 Cranbury

Township of New Jersey

Population4,153
Coordinates40.3162200, -74.5137600
Altitude30
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: Plainsboro Road (-74.513693, 40.316367)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 Cranbury and Camden. The current time is 18:02:42.

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.