How far is Highlands, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Highlands, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
92.21 mi
01h 46m
Flight
68.1 mi
109.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.1 mi
Kilometers
109.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.21 mi
Kilometers
148.39 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Mon, May 25, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Highlands
Mon, May 25, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highlands
2026-05-25T08:56
Arrive Camden
Mon, May 25, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highlands
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Highlands
40.2 mi
00h 53m
To Camden
52 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sea Drift Avenue

    24 m · 11 sec · Sea Drift Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Avenue

    788 ft · 27 sec · Bay Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waterwitch Avenue

    149 m · 13 sec · Waterwitch Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Linden Avenue

    1541 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Navesink Avenue

    1352 ft · 28 sec · Navesink Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 West: Highlands

    556 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Leonardville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    98 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Maple Place

    761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Freneau Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Freneau Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tennent Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Texas Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive

  25. 25

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

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2463 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    21.9 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  34. 34

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highlands and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
38.8 mi · 42%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
Tennent Road
3.42 mi · 4%
Leonardville Road
3.15 mi · 3%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 3%
Forsgate Drive
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 53m from Highlands
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Highlands 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 Highlands to Camden?

The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Highlands and 52 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Highlands and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highlands and Camden. Straight-line distance: 68.1 mi (109.59 km).

Highlands

#1 Highlands

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,693
Coordinates40.4037200, -73.9915300
Altitude5
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: Sea Drift Avenue (-73.991449, 40.403687)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Highlands and Camden. The current time is 08:56:16.

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.