How far is Hackettstown, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackettstown, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackettstown and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackettstown and Camden.
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Start on High Street
21 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2315 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Continue on Schooley's Mountain Road
2434 ft · 41 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Schooley's Mountain Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn right onto West Mill Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1754 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Callowhill Street
1925 ft · 1 min · Callowhill Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
827 ft · 16 sec · North 6th Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
128 m · 23 sec · North 6th Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
85 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North 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 Hackettstown and Camden.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown to Camden?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Pennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Hackettstown and 45 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hackettstown and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Pennington
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 Pennington.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackettstown and Camden. Straight-line distance: 65.92 mi (106.09 km).
#1 Hackettstown
Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.8539900, -74.8290600 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.03 | $28.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
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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