How far is Emerson, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Emerson, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Camden.
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Start on Kinderkamack Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on River Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn left onto Winant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3106 ft · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
999 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson and Camden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Emerson and Slight 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 Emerson to Camden?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 51.3 miles from Emerson and 61.1 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Emerson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Camden. Straight-line distance: 92.58 mi (148.99 km).
#1 Emerson
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9762100, -74.0262500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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