How far is Elmwood Park, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Elmwood Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
103.45 mi
01h 41m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.49 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmwood Park
2026-04-18T04:47
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmwood Park
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 Elmwood Park
48.4 mi
00h 50m
To Camden
55.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mola Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    101 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

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

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmwood Park 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 64%
Mola Boulevard
19.7 mi · 19%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi
I 95 South
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 50m from Elmwood Park
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park to Camden?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 48.4 miles from Elmwood Park and 55.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmwood Park and Mostly Sunny 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 Elmwood Park and Camden. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.88 km).

Elmwood Park

#1 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
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: Linden Avenue (-74.118543, 40.904132)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmwood Park and Camden. The current time is 04:47:07.

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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.