How far is Highland Lake, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Highland Lake, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
135.91 mi
02h 27m
Flight
93.17 mi
149.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.72 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Lake
2026-04-15T13:03
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Lake
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Highland Lake
63.9 mi
01h 13m
To Camden
72.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Highland Lake and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Glen Road

    643 ft · 39 sec · Glen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeside Drive East

    949 ft · 55 sec · Lakeside Drive East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coon Den Road

    685 ft · 46 sec · Coon Den Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lookover Lane

    95 m · 20 sec · Lookover Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canistear Road

    7 mi · 17 min · Canistear Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Lake 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 45%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 12%
Canistear Road
13.2 mi · 10%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 6%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 3%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
01h 13m from Highland Lake
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Lake 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 Highland Lake to Camden?

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Highland Lake and 72.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Lake and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, 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 Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lake and Camden. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.94 km).

Highland Lake

#1 Highland Lake

Town

Population4,933
Coordinates41.1767600, -74.4565500
Altitude371
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: Glen Road (-74.456404, 41.17671)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.95 $23.73 $47.46
Diesel $5.98 $28.64 $57.29

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 Highland Lake and Camden. The current time is 13:03:01.

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.