How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
110.66 mi
01h 58m
Flight
87.05 mi
140.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.66 mi
Kilometers
178.09 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-04-15T03:37
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne
50 mi
00h 59m
To Camden
60.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Royal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue

    2125 ft · 1 min · Diamond Bridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on River Street

    48 m · 7 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

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

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 60%
McLean Boulevard
21.5 mi · 19%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 59m from Hawthorne
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawthorne and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Hawthorne and 60.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hawthorne and Partly Cloudy 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 Hawthorne and Camden. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 km).

Hawthorne

#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population18,667
Coordinates40.9492600, -74.1537500
Altitude25
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: Royal Avenue (-74.153787, 40.949259)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.87
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.94 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.95 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $5.98 $23.32 $46.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne and Camden. The current time is 03:37:35.

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.