How far is East Newark, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from East Newark, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.06 mi
01h 29m
Flight
75.99 mi
122.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.16 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in East Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Newark
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Newark
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From East Newark
42.2 mi
00h 44m
To Camden
49.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 East Newark and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Newark and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    601 ft · 30 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1409 ft · 47 sec · Hamilton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard North

    1.6 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2596 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    80 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1607 ft · 32 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2035 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  13. 13

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

    3023 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Newark 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 75%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 1%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard North
0.98 mi · 1%
US 1 South
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 44m from East Newark
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Newark 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 East Newark to Camden?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from East Newark and 49.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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 13.1 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 13.1 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 Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Newark and Camden. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.29 km).

East Newark

#1 East Newark

Town

Population2,581
Coordinates40.7484300, -74.1618100
Altitude6
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: Grant Avenue (-74.162029, 40.748471)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 East Newark and Camden. The current time is 02:04:49.

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.